PDA

View Full Version : Fitting 16v Calipers


Matt
29-03-09, 01:20 PM
:tard:

Trying to fit my 16v calipers and they don't seem to want to fit over the discs I've got. They're fully compressed but not enoguh to be able to slot the disc between the pads. Not sure what the problem is? They're both Astra stuff so should be fine?

Here's the calipers and discs I've got...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/6db6b113.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/Nova%20Ski%20Project/ac1f77b8.jpg

Can anyone shed some light on the situation?

Cheers.
brainsnova
29-03-09, 01:22 PM
how much are they out to slide past the pads.
Matt
29-03-09, 01:25 PM
About 4-5mm. As in the discs are about 4-5mm wider than the gap between the pads.
Adam
29-03-09, 01:27 PM
And the pistons pushed fully back into its bore??
brainsnova
29-03-09, 01:28 PM
did the calipers used to run solid discs.
Matt
29-03-09, 01:35 PM
Yeah pistons are fully pushed back Ad. Not sure what discs they ran, just got them off novarally.

Took a coupld of snaps to show what I mean...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/a1aa485b.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/283a3201.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff60/mattmdavies/388e71fa.jpg
Jay
29-03-09, 01:42 PM
Discs are too thick. Are you sure you got the right ones?
Jay
29-03-09, 01:42 PM
Or just shave some pad off.
Matt
29-03-09, 01:53 PM
Certain the discs are the right size.
AlexW
29-03-09, 01:53 PM
Is it just me or do the pads look like there on a angle? tried to spread the pads aprt?

Mine were very tight to start with.
Matt
29-03-09, 01:55 PM
Aye that's just because the disc is balanced on them. I remember my old ones were tight when I did it but got them on in the end. Can't remember what we did though.
AlexW
29-03-09, 01:59 PM
Hmmm, Where the calipers deffo 256x24mm? Seems weird :wtf:

EDIT: Just read up there. Not a clue then
Adam
29-03-09, 02:00 PM
You are supposed to fit the caliper/bracket seperate anyway, instead of trying to slip it over the disc....
But i cant see that making much difference anyways...
Matt
29-03-09, 02:02 PM
Yep definately, just compared them next to my brothers set and they're identical.
Welsh Dan
29-03-09, 03:09 PM
Measure the length of the material on the brake pad and compare it to this:
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/ebc-images/DP1087.jpg

I suspect that you've got TD calipers and pads.
Matt
29-03-09, 03:29 PM
Measure the length of the material on the brake pad and compare it to this:
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/ebc-images/DP1087.jpg

I suspect that you've got TD calipers and pads.

Mine are the same dimensions as those.
brainsnova
29-03-09, 03:44 PM
try taking the metal clip off and try it as it will be pushing the pads a bit.
ant_tay
29-03-09, 08:15 PM
there is 2 different thickness of discs for the 16v calipers i found this out when i bought the wrong ones the new ones i bought were no even as thick as the old ones i took off