brake shoes

[HenryA]

Nice afternoon to put on the new Baja Ron brake pads. The oem pads have a pair
of wire clips on them and the new pads do not. So started to remove the clips
and you know what happened next, they disappeared in the shop somewhere.
I see the oem pads come with these clips but I really don't want to spend 80
bucks for a set of 4 pads I don't use. Anyone been through this before and found
a solution

 

[HenryA]

Well after the third look I found both spring clips so be aware if you intend
to change the front pads to have some sort of locking pliers handy to keep
the little devils from taking a hike across your shop. Putting them back on
seems much easier than coming off. Looking forward to the extra stopping
power

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad that you found them without having to call in an extra set of eyeballs to help! :shocked: :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if the rear pads have the same clip? I've got a set of Ron's rear brake pads to put on and I'll watch for this.

 

[RAYYOU]

Yes the rear uses the same clips. I can speak from experience these little rascals fly like they have wings.

 

[BajaRon]

It would be nice if the EBC pads came with these clips. (actually, they do... I take them out and HORDE them before I ship the pads! They bring a pretty penny when the customer loses theirs!) :roflblack:

Sorry, couldn't resist!

The OEM springs are reusable but they are crafty little buggers. You've got to keep your eye on them!

 

[Chupaca]

Tent..!!

Work in a small tent keeps them in a confined area..,!:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

Old shop trick...

Throw a large shop towel over the work, or work inside a large ziploc bag when removing springs. They won't fly as far. Of course if you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, you can let them fly.

 

[AbNormy]

Thanks for tip!


Sent from my home in Central Texas!

 

[Bob Denman]

If you can schedule this job at the same time that you're having an MRI done; that machine might just be able to catch those crafty little buggers! :thumbup: