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Squid Row · Ol'Salt Joined: Jan 11, 2005 Posts: 701

In the process of replacing the brake pads on the Squid Row 2 trailer and have what should be a stupid, but easy question.

I am replacing the calipers and pads on my Wesco trailer. On the inside pads there is a metal clip that goes into the caliper piston, but that clip does not touch anything and there is no way to hold the pad in place. It just rests against the rotor.

Is it normal for the inside pad to rest against the rotor? My thoughts are no, this is not normal but like I said, it could be a dumb question.

If this is not normal, then I have the wrong pads but in searching the web all the pads listed for Kodiak 225 caliper show the same pads with the same clips that I have now.

Any suggestions?
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Hooked · 2nd Mate Joined: Apr 19, 2008 Posts: 37

Squid, the clip on the inside pad should snap into the inside of the piston to hold it in place. Sounds like you may have the wrong pads, or even calipers. Compare old pads with new, and look at I.D. of pistons. The reason for the clip is when you release the brake, the piston retracts, pulling the pad away from the rotor,reducing drag and heat. Also lube all slides and pivot points with a good quality silicone lube. Good Luck!

Squid Row · Ol'Salt Joined: Jan 11, 2005 Posts: 701

Thanks Hooked, that is exactly what I thought.

The calipers are Kodiak 225 which are the same ones that are coming off and the pads are exact matches as well.

I have been told that it is normal for them to rest on the rotor but to me that seems wrong because it would wear the pads out much more quickly and also cause unnecessary heat from friction (and even poorer fuel economy when towing)
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Hooked · 2nd Mate Joined: Apr 19, 2008 Posts: 37

Squid, I've done a lot of brake work over the years, seen some really expensive repairs have to be performed due to the elements themselves, but the issue you'll deal with is the HEAT, that will damage bearings and rotors on a long trip if you are not aware what's goin' on back there. Weld a bearing to a spindle and your weekend's done! I know that you'll make the proper repair, let us know how it turns out. I'm sure you are not the first to run across this problem. If I can be of help P.M. me. Good Luck!!

angus · 2nd Mate Joined: Mar 17, 2007 Posts: 40

Rich, I've done a brake job or two, if you need another set of eyes to look at it let me know, be glad to stop by.

losealot · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject:

Squid on the back of the pad with the clip should fit snug in the caliper piston so when you release the brake the piston pulls the pad away from the rotor it only pulls the pad back enough to maybe stick a $ bill in between the pad and the rotor and at the same time the caliper slides out so the out side pad is at the same gap. that $ bill is not going to slide in easy if my memery serves me right the gap is about .004 - .006 but i would have to check the books to make sure. and i think .006 is to much. i have been doing brakes for over 30 years and if i can be of any help you can call me on my cell ( 910 ) 818-5156 and ask for mickey


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