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Old 07-23-2019, 05:26 PM   #227 (permalink)
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brake pad return springs

All except one brake pad spring clips were missing from the car. I was hearing & feeling more pad drag than I'd like to when pushing the car in neutral in the driveway.

My local parts shop only had full brake hardware kits at $19 per axle. Overkill! I don't need ALL those parts.

Then I read someone used binder clip springs on their rear pads, so I gave it a go:



With a little tweaking with a pair of pliers to open them up and angle the ends just so, they fit nicely. I also cleaned up & re-greased the caliper slider pins.

Happy with the results!

Fronts next.


Oh, and this is what the OEM front & rear springs look like:





From https://www.autolinkmx5.com/brake-pa...mk2-6852-p.asp
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