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Front Caliper clearance.

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Oddjob:
Is the wheel bearing retainer on the left as well Johnny?

The reason I'm asking is that the pic appears to show the caliper carrier not directly above the disc, it should be. If the disc is fitted in the wrong place that would explain why the pads don't fit. Also remove the inner pad and see what width it is so others can compare to theirs.

Another problem I spotted on one set of pads was that the inner pad didn't sit flush to the carrier, due to the locating lug on the top not sitting correctly in the groove on the pad.

I've also got a couple of the rear carriers which are twisted, the pad wouldn't sit flush all the way round. It's been a while since I spotted that and I may be mistaken but there was some sort of alignment problem between the pad and the carrier.

Johnny4428:
Thanks Ken, a few things to check out tomorrow. The rear brake pad did look to be incredibly thick! I will post tomorrow. Getting late for us early risers! 🥱🥱

Bryanj:
What make of pads did you fit?

Johnny4428:
Had to cast my mind back Bryan, these were the pads I bought, they were that cheap there’s not even a pic!🫣

Bryanj:
Distinctly possible they are too thick then, i will see if i can find my nos vesrah set and measure them

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