R50/53 2006 rear brake pad question

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Jan 15, 2011 | 07:01 PM

minimic

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2006 rear brake pad question

does anyone know if the spring clip brake pad go against the caliper piston, or does it go on the outside of the rotor? i can't seem to find an answer anywhere.

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Jan 16, 2011 | 09:39 AM

DAVESTER

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Go to this link and look at #31. This should answer your questions---
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ginners-2.html

Jan 16, 2011 | 10:12 AM

Eric_Rowland

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Spring clip goes over the piston. It's pretty obvious once you get in there. Note that it can be a bear to get it to stay clipped in.

Jan 16, 2011 | 12:23 PM

1/2pint

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From: wyckoff, NJ

I just did rear pads in my mini, as stated, clip goes over piston, very easy job.. Replacing the sensor was annoying though

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