so, I just replaced a caliper and all 4 pads after a caliper seized.
I used the same springs I used before the seizing.
after putting it together, I get this:
(there's an inside inch where the pads aren't cleaning/contacting the rotor)
It's happened before when I was in a rush and put the springs in wrong, but they're fine now. Anyone have any suggestions?
They are.
308mm rotors, aero brackets, and the same normal pad I've always used.
The weird thing is that the pad is actually covering the rusty area, but there's no pressure being placed, so it's staying rusty.
I'm going to pull the calipers and grease the pins/scrape where the pads rest.
the last time it happened, it was because I put the springs behind the "ear" of the caliper bracket. this time, everything's in there correctly.
I don't have a gauge. It brakes fine, though. and it was 100% fine until I swapped pads. The other side is doing the same, but the "strip" is narrower.
I will probably pick up some springs and grease tomorrow when I get the starter.
I do see that the spring is sort of floating. It's not pushing down on the pad at all.
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