Matco brake install

Due to a difference in the brake mounting plate, ZAC sent me replacement plates.

Upon assembly, I noticed that there is a lot of play in the new plates.

Video posted here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xwmf4twi2gonly4/AAD0aPTGbI_-d_qiBj6aDvh7...

Added a copy on You Tube:

https://youtu.be/WeiZRqQSjGk

Did anyone notice this ? Was/is it a problem?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Beebe on July 14, 2018 at 10:18am

I don't think that should be an issue.

Permalink Reply by Carlos Sa on July 14, 2018 at 10:27am

Yes, that's exactly it. I thought of your solution, but I don't have the tools to make a new spacer.

Below is a screen shot of the video, where I am showing the how much the plate moves

I also added a copy of the video on youtube:

https://youtu.be/WeiZRqQSjGk

Thanks for your comment, Chris

Permalink Reply by david shrader on July 14, 2018 at 6:02pm

You need that play, it lets the brake calipers “float”. If there too tight it’ll bind an the pads will wear funny or the brakes won’t work at all

Permalink Reply by Carlos Sa on July 14, 2018 at 6:08pm

Hello, David

the video shows that there is a huge difference in the range of play, comparing the old and new plates... I am concerned that the "new" plate has excessive play.

Thank you for your comments

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