Brake Pad Springs
Anybody have a spare set of those "V" shaped (I think) wire springs that attach to the front brake pads? The previous owner of my '96 didn't see fit to use them, and my after-market pads don't come with replacements. I know that if I ordered a set of Mazda pads the springs are included, but I don't use the Mazda pads.
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
I don't have any, but let me know if you find a source for some.
I want to try to make some out of a heavier gauge wire to push the pads out a little more and reduce brake drag. I need some stock ones to check out. The pad backingn plate will have to be drilled slighty.
Here's a source -Originally Posted by EvilSpeeder
http://www.trussvillemazda.com/partsstore/
Search for part no. -
NAY0-33-29Z-MV
Team Cheap Bastard solution - I found some heavy gauge wire at Lowe's and used it to make a couple of replacement springs (those little bastards will fly if you're not careful when you're removing pads!). They've worked just fine for over a year now.
Sorry, I can't remember what gauge I used - the wire was slightly thicker than a standard paper clip, is about all I can tell you.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
<shhh> f350 caliper springs </shhh>
03 LS FM2ish TDR I/C
99 Disco, the go anywhere ride
I, too, bent some appropriate size music wire for two of those springs on my celica. It works fine- no problems. Go Team CB :)
We have a winner. Got a part #?
you huys really like to complicate the h**l out of stuff AZhas them for 14.99 get them every time i do a brake job
rory
i have no idea on a part number...
03 LS FM2ish TDR I/C
99 Disco, the go anywhere ride
ask. :P The number is 817-831-6555 iirc from memory tell them rory sent you.
rory
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