Steve,
That's an integral part of the pad that holds the pad onto the piston. It is
not an anti squeel shim. I don't recommend trying to "glue" it as they get
extremely hot. Next time use disc brake silicone grease on the back of the
pads and they won't come off.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Cocairn@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 7:36 AM
Subject: Brakes. . . again!
> Dear List:
> My brake problems continue. In removing the pads, one of my new pads came
> loose from the metal piece that holds it to the piston. I noticed, when I
> first got the car and took of the very worn pads, that one of those pads
also
> was separated from the metal piece.
> My question is this: should I
> a. replace the single pad? (where does one get just 1 pad?)
> b. try to reglue it back on? (what kind of glue would one use?)
> c. not worry about it.
>
> Years ago on my Z there were anti-squeal metal shims that simply fit
between
> the piston and the pad. Am I right in assuming that this metal piece is
also
> for that?
> Any and all help would be appreciated. I'd really like to get this car
back
> on the road!
> Thanks in advance.
> Steve Smith
> 70 2000
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