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This is a discussion on Disc brake pad replacement within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; I read in the manual that to replace the pads you just have to remove the wheel , caliper splash ...
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04-14-2004, 09:38 AM
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Disc brake pad replacement
I read in the manual that to replace the pads you just have to remove the wheel , caliper splash shield,push pistons into their bores and the just grasp the metal flange on the outer end of the shoe with 2 pairs of pliers and pull the shoe out of the caliper and replace with new shoe.has anyone done this and should I expect any surprises ? I always thought that the caliper had to be taken apart to remove the pads.
Thanks,Luke 
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04-14-2004, 12:13 PM
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brake pads
Like the book says Luke, it's a snap. I've done it twice on my 66.
Joe
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04-17-2004, 06:31 PM
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Same here.. Done it many times. The task is pushing the pistons back into the bores. Nevertheless, it is easy..
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04-17-2004, 09:40 PM
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Disc brake pad replacement
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04-17-2004, 09:50 PM
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I use a "C" clamp.. Use the old brake pad on the piston. Be sure to remove fluid from the master cylinder or it will overflow..
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04-17-2004, 09:54 PM
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04-24-2004, 08:31 PM
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Hi Joe & Harley...I just finished replacing my brake pads and not a moment too soon...the old ones were about the width of a nickel. Everything went fine except I was surprised how hard it was to get those pistons back into the caliper.My -C clamp was too big and I couldn't position it right so I used the old pads to push and then finally a pair of pliers to finish the task. Road tested it and heard alot of tapping...pulled the wheels again to find out I put the splash shields on backwards.Overall it went well and I'm glad it did it myself.Thanks again ...
Luke Edwards
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04-24-2004, 08:51 PM
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Right ! There is an inside and outside to the "splash shields" which actually are pad retainers.
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