SOS RE: Brake Swap

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  1. Mr Nick

    Mr Nick One with many questions

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    So I picked up a set of '74 Comet spindles to do the front disc brake swap. I got all the new parts together from O 'Reilly's (where I work) and the retaining clip/bracket won't go in but a third of the way. Is this normal? On the original setup I could slide the clip almost all the way in and tap it in the final quarter of an inch. Has anyone run into this problem?
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Are they new retainers??? If so...You have to knock em in with a punch/hammer.
     
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    Mr Nick One with many questions

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    They're not, but they are new calipers if that makes a difference
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    When I installed my disc brakes they had to be hammered in all the way.. Put the brake grease on them and tap them in you'll be good to go...
     
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    Well it looks like I had the angle wrong, and considering we were wrapping up at 4 in the morning on Sunday, I'm not surprised. But we got it done today! Now for a little test drive :chirp:
     
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