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--- techtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 16:54] – [Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets] hippysmack
+++ techtalk:ih:wheels02t [2025/09/16 19:32] (current) – [Installing the Brake Pads and Rivets] hippysmack
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 {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic1_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic2_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\
-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 (tighten) 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 (tighten) the rivets and pad. Be careful not to over-tighten and crack the pad. \\
 {{:techtalk:ih:wheels:1974-1977_xl_front_brake_pad_replacement_pic9_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by Fizzle of the XLFORUM )) \\

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