3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994) Learn more about the 3rd Generation Maxima here.

Brake pad fitting problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-24-2004, 11:29 AM
  #1  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
presidentjdm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1
Brake pad fitting problem

I am in the process of installing new rotors and pads in the front, and when I started to remount the caliper over the new pads, it does not fit. The piston is fully compressed, and the caliper itself fits fine around the new pads and rotor, but the top bolt mount of the caliper does not line up. It is about 6 or 7mm too far away from the car, and cannot be pushed towards the car anymore. The problem persists on both sides. When I remove the new outer pad and put in the old, much thinner one, the caliper mounts perfectly and the bolt mounts line up perfectly. Any ideas? I need assistance ASAP I need to drive to work. Thanks.
presidentjdm is offline  
Old 08-24-2004, 12:07 PM
  #2  
Ad·min·is·tra·tor
iTrader: (14)
 
DanNY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 17,725
you sure the rotor is sitting flush with the hub? maybe try screw down an open end lug nut on so it holds down the rotor.

don't forget to lube the sliding pins.
DanNY is offline  
Old 08-24-2004, 01:37 PM
  #3  
mod or sell?
iTrader: (30)
 
internetautomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Skokie (look it up)
Posts: 19,760
you sure you got the right pads?
internetautomar is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mvm062
Infiniti I30/I35
3
11-30-2020 09:00 AM
Maxima30
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
09-07-2015 06:13 PM
intimidator
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
14
09-05-2015 07:23 PM
Pnjboyzz
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
1
09-04-2015 09:04 AM
A32goldylocks
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
2
09-02-2015 06:39 AM



Quick Reply: Brake pad fitting problem



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:31 AM.