Vesrah brake pads too tight....see video

[EvenmoreXS]

This is wrong.... Right?


I've had patience but I don't think these pads will work. They fit too tight. The originals had some play built in.

Opinions....

 

[5twins]

Yes, that does look a bit too tight. The outer pad in particular needs to be able to slide in and out a bit. It's the one that the piston in your caliper pushes against. The fix should be simple enough though. Just file the slots in the new pads a little so they do slide. The backing plates on your new pads do appear to be rather roughly cast.

 

[EvenmoreXS]

I thought about that but it didn't seem like something I should have to do. They should fit.

I can make them fit as long as it doesn't affect integrity.

Or I can order new pads.

Can someone elaborate more on how to coax the piston back to fit the new rotors and pads. I've seen lots of post regarding using c clamps or vise grips but no pics to show how to do it.

Any pics 5twins? I know you have a plethora.

I know to loosen or remove the brake fluid cap first.

Thanks everyone

 

[EvenmoreXS]

Found some good videos on compressing the piston. It's what I though but I wanted to see it first. I'll get to filing those pads now to make them fit. Then on to the new rotors.