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Re: Re[3]: Need brake part




On Tue, 31 Dec 1996, Toby Erkson wrote:

> Jason is correct as I have bought disc pads for many years and the set 
> never came with the mentioned springs.  I find this sorta weird since all 
> the manuals I've read say to replace the springs when putting in new pads!  
> The springs are spreader springs and aside from keeping the pads from 
> rattling around they assist in keeping the pads away from the disc when you 
> are not braking.
> 

Hmmm..... Guess I've been spoiled, I've bought 3 different brands of pads
and they've always come with the springs.  Sorry, didn't know it was a
problem to get them elsewhere in the country.  I usually get my stuff at a
couple of Seattle stores that only sell foreign parts, so maybe that's it.

Anyway, enough beating a dead horse.

Happy 1997,

Doug H.
'71 Squareback




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