ArthurDent
ArthurDent HalfDork
2/18/18 6:06 p.m.

So I've got a 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. I'd like not to die when I drive it through the mountains. It is a Canadian Pontiac so essentially a 1961 Biscayne under the skin. Bought Disc Brake Kit. The instructions are a little (lot) vague but getting through it. Except when it goes time to load the calipers. They came with some clips and I can't fathom how to install them.

The calipers

The clips

Calipers with pads (no clips)

 

 

Apparently these calipers are from a 79 to 86 G-Body. Similar to a S10. Anyone have an idea how the clips would fit? Thanks.

Kramer
Kramer Dork
2/18/18 6:20 p.m.

Should be holes in the back of the inboard pads to fit the bigger clip.  They hold the pad into the piston.  I'm not sure what the smaller clip does.

 

Edit: hole

Kramer
Kramer Dork
2/18/18 6:26 p.m.

i still can't figure out how to hot link a pic, but if you Google D52 brake pad, you'll see pics of how it's done

Kramer
Kramer Dork
2/18/18 6:28 p.m.

Okay, the smaller clip may go in the hole on the backside of the caliper.  Try that 

einy
einy HalfDork
2/18/18 6:40 p.m.

Those are exactly like what is on my 2003 S10.  Man, I despise those clunky calipers.

ArthurDent
ArthurDent HalfDork
2/18/18 6:59 p.m.

Got the big clip. It was quite stiff to go in so I appreciate the help. Thanks!

 

 

I'll take another look at the small one.

ArthurDent
ArthurDent HalfDork
2/18/18 7:02 p.m.

Here is a nice diagram I found with the D52 hint

 

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