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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on July 15, 2010, 10:10:31 am

Title: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on July 15, 2010, 10:10:31 am

One of my brake clips fell off. They are installed as in this pic, with the center spring (with the slot) under the caliper.

(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss184/EcoDiesel/Photo_071510_002.jpg)

Title: Re: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on July 15, 2010, 10:13:28 am

I bought 2 new clips from the dealer and installed one of them like in the pic below, with the center spring (with the slot) not under the caliper. I have a hard time getting it to be like in the pic above without forcing it. Which one is correct and what is the correct procedure to put the clips on? The Bently does not have anything on it nor does ETKA show how it should sit.

(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss184/EcoDiesel/Photo_071510_001.jpg)

Title: Re: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: Rabbit on Roids on July 15, 2010, 11:17:48 am

first pic looks correct.. second doesnt..

Title: Re: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on July 15, 2010, 11:30:09 am

Thanks RoR. What's the trick to get them on without mangling them up?

Title: Re: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: Vincent Waldon on July 15, 2010, 11:32:24 am

Install them, then install the brake pads.

If they really resist you probably have some rust built up on the carrier.

Title: Re: front brake clip - how is it installed?
Post by: Rabbit on Roids on July 15, 2010, 11:48:00 am

when i install/remove, the brake pads are out of the way, as in not on the car.