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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Emergemcy Brake Question

Ok so i was changing or attempting to change my rear brakes calipers pads and rotors before dark, and i got it all apart, now im having an issue getting the pads into the calipers... does anyone have some pictures or pointers on how to get these back together, i have to get my girlfriends daughter in NewYork tommorow afternoon, and im in mass i need help ASAP
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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You don't have the caliper tool tp push back the piston?
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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i got the piston pushed back, but the pads wont clip into the clips on the sides....or are they not suppose to?
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/infiniti-i3...q-i30-i35.html post #31 and are you using OEM pads or no?

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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yeah, the pads should fit in snugly.. my hawk pads actually weren't too snug, and had a little bit of wiggle room, which wasn't terrible... but if it's too much, then thats def. not good.. are they too big or too small? you might have gotten the wrong pads
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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i got em together, after sleeping on it before i got pissed and smashed something LOL thanks guys
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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i got em together, after sleeping on it before i got pissed and smashed something LOL thanks guys
lol... smashing things together always works!!

when it wont work... MAKE it work
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Yeah basically, let me tell you though, personally i think the two piece calipers on the rear end is kind of stupid, it wouldnt be so bad but now i gotta bleed em, i drove to NY today with only one bled line......HOLY SPONGE PEDAL!!!
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