[s-cars] Another 993tt brake question

[Lee Levitt]

These are probably Porsche anti-squeal pad backers (get installed behind the
pads, and adhere to them). I didn't have any clips on the back of the pads,
for either my Mintex or Hawk pads...and they worked fine. Didn't fall out or
anything :)

 The Porsche anti-squeal pads would like a bit like what you describe.

Lee
'95.5 S6 avant (BIRA System 3)
'96 A6 quattro avant

Trevor writes:
>
> My 92 urS4 had the big brake mod with 993tt calipers and 314mm discs
> from Revsport installed by the PO. Over recent months it developed a bad
> vibration when braking fairly hard, I purchased Hawk  HPS pads to
> replace the original Texstars and planned to have the discs re surfaced.
> I had removed the left caliper to confirm the pad shape and all looked
> fine, the pads had spring clips on the back that located into the
> pistons. When the Hawks arrived there were no clips on them, Hawk
> responded to my query and advised they had sold them for years that way
> with no problems.
> I then planned to install them as received in the box.
> Started working on the right side and immediately realized the mounting
> bracket was loose, vibration explained. Also the pads were very tight in
> the caliper from a build up of dust and crud. They had been on for 2
> years but only 50% worn, so I'm planning on more frequent inspections an
> cleaning.
> Then realized those spring clips were actually on seperate plates glued
> on to the back of the pads. I was able to seperate them but had no
> adhesive, so put them in with out any.
> Question is, are these pieces / shims with the clips optional, ok to use
> loose, and if not what type of adhesive is used?
> By the way, I bought the pads thro' Bruce Wappman, at
> http:/motorsports.wappman.com, price was $88.00 and he was great to deal
> with.
> Wishing all a great new year
>                                         Trevor Topley, Elora Ont