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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 05:37 PM
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2 of the brake pads have the little clip on them. What's the purpose of them and what orientation do they need to be in when installing Akebono brake pads?
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2 of the brake pads have the little clip on them. What's the purpose of them and what orientation do they need to be in when installing Akebono brake pads?
akebono brake pads came with their own clips already.
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akebono brake pads came with their own clips already.
Yes only 2 of the pads have the clips according to the pic I got from amazon. Does it matter where those go (left or right of rotor, clip on top or bottom)?
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Yes only 2 of the pads have the clips according to the pic I got from amazon. Does it matter where those go (left or right of rotor, clip on top or bottom)?
its just a pic. when it come I think all of them have the hardware on them built in. all of the pads looks the same when I got mines.
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It's a wear indicator. When the pads are worn they rub against the rotor and make a screeching noise to let you know to replace the pads. The go on the inside.
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