Hi all,

My build is progressing ok and I have just got around to fitting the rear brakes but I really know nothing about how they are supposed to fit together so I just had a bash at it to see what makes sense.

I have attached a photo of the first one (rear passenger side) and was wondering whether someone with more experience could cast an eye on it and check I have the right idea.

Also, is it right that the pads are mounted using the long pins that run along the top of the calliper? There appears to be no mechanism for pulling the pads off of the disk when not braking, is this correct (sorry to ask a dumb question).

Finally, also trial fitted a wheel but the Team Dynamic wheel nuts do not appear to fit the threads on the sierra hubs. They almost do but not quite. IS this just a case of using a little more force?

Cheers
Liam
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Sorry, did not realise it would be that back (and low quality).

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is this any clearer Liam

and this is when i was measuring for the spacers i needed

Cheers Rich,

Looks like I have done it ok. Is it right that there is nothing to pull the pads off of the disk or do the pads stay in contact?

Did you have any problems with the wheel nuts not fitting well when you built?

As every, really appreciate the help.
Liam

its the action of the pistons retracting that allows the pads to move away from the discs giveing clearence.All disc brakes are like this.
As for the wheel nuts no problems here,you havent painted the studs have you when you painted the hubs as this would make the studs/nuts very tight to do up

Rich

[Edited on 14/1/08 by bigrich]

Yes, paint on threads, I will clean them up and see how I go.

Cheers
Liam

One tip is to make 100% sure the brake calipers are as parallel the swept surface disk (in both axis) as possible, even a few a fraction of a mm out will cause a spongey pedal.

Use feel guages, to check this as best you can.