Brake pad fitment problem? (4ksq)

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Pad thickness should be .730"

What I normally do is place both pads on the bracket, then push the caliper
(with the bottom bolt a little loose)in place, and never underestimate the
capacity of the piston to go a little more into the bore.

Good luck,

Carlos.
>From: "Bob H."
>Reply-To: bob at hodgeman.org
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Brake pad fitment problem? (4ksq)
>Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 05:43:36 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I bought new front pads for my '85 4ksq from (*gasp*) Autozone. Hey, my
>4k is the beater, okay? ;-)
>
>Anyway, I have compressed the piston back into the caliper such that it is
>nearly flush with the caliper itself (it doesn't really want to go any
>farther) ... but there is still not enough clearance between the pads for
>the rotor! I don't have the part number on these pads with me, but have
>verified with other online suppliers that it is the right number.
>
>Has anyone had this problem before? Don't suppose anyone has a new set of
>front pads laying around that could be measured? I'd like to be sure I've
>really got pads that are too thick before I take the belt sander to them.
>
>TIA,
>-Bob
>
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