Brake pads again... shouldn't this be easier?

[peter at thescirocco.com (peter)]

My rear brake pads were tight to go into the pad carrier... I had to use some force to pop them in
place.  The old ones weren't so tight, and could slide in the pad carrier.
So is this just a characteristic of new pads, or do I need to shave them so they'll slide along the
carrier?  My logic tells me they would need to slide inside the carrier for the brakes to be able to
release properly.  Right now if I squeeze the pads against the disc, then spin the disc I can hear
the pads rubbing - i.e. they aren't being deflected (released) because they're too tight in the
carrier.
Boo on brakes. ;)
PS. - thanks for the last bit of info Allyn.


Sometimes new pads have paint, or manufacturing crud, where the pad slides on the carrier.

Take a file to the pads, and put some synthetic grease where it makes contact with the carrier.

Peter
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