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Stuartbellwood:
Hi all

I am in the process of rebuilding the front braking system on a 550f
I have purchased everything new from David silvers but for some reason the pads appear to thick
I.e when I tighten up the two large calliper bolts then the pads lock tight on the disc so it won't turn
Anyone got any ideas of what I'm doing wrong.

Cheers stuart

JustcallmeMrT:
Hi Stuart, I can't comment myself, but I've seen a few threads in the past that discussed fitment issues with the DSS pads - might be worth a search.  If nothing comes up, I'm sure the experts will chime in shortly.  Good luck!

Trigger:

--- Quote from: Stuartbellwood on April 11, 2015, 09:30:36 AM ---Hi all

I am in the process of rebuilding the front braking system on a 550f
I have purchased everything new from David silvers but for some reason the pads appear to thick
I.e when I tighten up the two large calliper bolts then the pads lock tight on the disc so it won't turn
Anyone got any ideas of what I'm doing wrong.

Cheers stuart

--- End quote ---

Is the piston back all the way ?
Need more information on what has been replaced. The pivot arm has to be inline with the disc before you try to mount the caliper.

Bryanj:
Sounds to me like the piston isn't all the way in and/or the pivot siezed

Stuartbellwood:
I've fitted a new calliper, new piston, new seal and new shoes so I know the piston is all the way back
I've also fitted it without the spring loaded adjuster bolt to ensure it isn't that. It really does appear that the pads are just to thick?

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