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| techtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 02:42] – [1974-1977 Front Brake Pad Replacement] hippysmack | techtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 19:32] (current) – [Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets] hippysmack | ||
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| ====== 1974-1977 Front Brake Pad Replacement | ====== 1974-1977 Front Brake Pad Replacement | ||
| + | Follow the Factory Service Manual when working on the brake system. \\ | ||
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| The 74-77 pie slice caliper uses pads that are riveted to the backing plates. \\ | The 74-77 pie slice caliper uses pads that are riveted to the backing plates. \\ | ||
| Changing the brake pads means removing the rivets and pads and installing new rivets to hold the new pads. \\ | Changing the brake pads means removing the rivets and pads and installing new rivets to hold the new pads. \\ | ||
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| ====== Removing the Brake Pads and Rivets ====== | ====== Removing the Brake Pads and Rivets ====== | ||
| - | The pads should be replaced as a set so you'll need to drill out all 8 rivets using a 9/64" drill bit to remove the old pads. \\ | + | The pads should be replaced as a set so you'll need to drill out the rivets using a 9/64" drill bit to remove the old pads. \\ |
| ====== Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets ====== | ====== Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets ====== | ||
| - | There are several ways to replace the pads. The rebuild kit contains the pads and rivets needed. \\ | + | There are several ways to replace the pads. The rebuild kit contains the pads and hollow |
| * One way is to take them to an auto brake shop that does it's own riveting and/or bonding and have the pad riveted or even bonded to the backing plates. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM https:// | * One way is to take them to an auto brake shop that does it's own riveting and/or bonding and have the pad riveted or even bonded to the backing plates. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
| * If you want to replace the pads yourself, it's best to have the right tools to install the rivets so you don't split the rivets. | * If you want to replace the pads yourself, it's best to have the right tools to install the rivets so you don't split the rivets. | ||
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| - | The outer pad and rivets are positioned on the floating pad plate and set on the jig. The rivets are hollow. A tapered center punch was used first to flare the tips. Then a flat 5/16" punch was used to flatten and secure the rivets and pad. Be careful not to over-tighten and crack the pad. \\ | + | The outer pad and rivets are positioned on the floating pad plate and set on the jig. The rivets are hollow. Dims on the rivets: Head OD .294", Body OD .139 and Length .315 ((Dims provided by Fizzle of the XLFORUM)). A tapered center punch was used first to flare the tips. Then a flat 5/16" punch was used to flatten and secure |
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