Brake Pad Question

Post by **fr0sty** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:23 pm

i just ordered a set of HAWK HPS brake pads front and rear for my '92 300zx but as i tried to replace them, the rear pads didnt seem to fit. the metal clippings on the HAWK brake pads were bigger than the OEM ones. and because of that.. i didnt seem to fit in the calipers.. I'm almost positive i got the right set for my year.. am i doing something wrong? sorry if this question is stupid. thanks for your time

Post by **freakonaleash1187** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:30 pm

The metal clip you have circled is just the "warning clip." The only purpose it has is it makes a squealing noise when your pad gets low enough and it starts to make contact with the rotor.

Post by **fr0sty** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:46 pm

so how can i make it fit? i dont wanna cut it off

Post by **NSR_s30** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:22 pm

Maybe you installed them wrong?

Post by **freakonaleash1187** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:25 pm

Try switch sides. They should fit.

Post by **fr0sty** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:06 pm

i managed to make the pads fit but now as i drive, i can step on the brake pedal all the way down.. does anyone know how to fix that? brake fluid is about the right level.. maybe i need to bleed my brakes? if so, how would i do that?

Post by **evildky** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:33 pm

no offence, but take your car to a shop and let them fix it, first you couldn't get the pads in and now you somehow got air int he system, so either you opened a bleeder or you have a problem, either way let a professional fix it before you get in a wreck it'll cost less to get it fixed than to pay to have the remains towed away

Post by **fr0sty** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:51 am

No offence taken evildky, i understand what your saying but im trying to learn for my self you know, i dont always want to rely on a shop to fix all my problems. of course you gotta mess around before you learn.. but thanks for the advice

Post by **freakonaleash1187** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:59 am

Sounds like you got air in the system. Here is a write-up on how to bleed your brakes:

http://www.ttzd.com/tech/linestech.html

Post by **evildky** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:17 am

I understand you wanting to learn but if you don't get the brakes fixed and working you coud get hurt or worse, the question is how did you get air in the system? was the pedal sift before you "fixed" it? did you open the bleeder valve? I am all for do it yourself but given your results thusfar I'd suggest you at least recruit someone more knowledgable to help you

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