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Don
I was in the process of installing my new rear calipers and pads but ran into a bit of an issue. I did the passenger side and got everything on with barely enough room to turn the disc freely. I went to the driver side which has a newer (thicker) rotor and could not get the caliper over the pads on the rotor. Yes, the pistons are fully retracted, screwed in, and aligned. I even chamfered the ridge at the edge of the rotor to make sure it was not in play.
I started taking measurements and found that these pads are 11.7 to 11.8 mm total thickness. That surprised me as there are several posts here indicating something in the 9.5 to 10.5 mm range. I managed to find the manufacturer spec sheet (metalligroup Hybrix 088.0 pads) and it says 10 mm.
Anyone with insight as to whether or not 11.8 mm pads should fit? That is an extra 3.6 mm of material over the nominal 10 mm value.
Also, what are the options for thinning down the pads uniformly? Unfortunately, I no longer have access to a milling machine. Not sure doing figure 8s on a piece of sandpaper would be the way to go. I'm guessing 0.5 mm per pad might do the trick.
I also plan on contacting the supplier to find out what's up with these pads.
I started taking measurements and found that these pads are 11.7 to 11.8 mm total thickness. That surprised me as there are several posts here indicating something in the 9.5 to 10.5 mm range. I managed to find the manufacturer spec sheet (metalligroup Hybrix 088.0 pads) and it says 10 mm.
Anyone with insight as to whether or not 11.8 mm pads should fit? That is an extra 3.6 mm of material over the nominal 10 mm value.
Also, what are the options for thinning down the pads uniformly? Unfortunately, I no longer have access to a milling machine. Not sure doing figure 8s on a piece of sandpaper would be the way to go. I'm guessing 0.5 mm per pad might do the trick.
I also plan on contacting the supplier to find out what's up with these pads.