front caliper pins are different

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Daniel, Jul 13, 2003.

  1. Daniel

    Daniel Guest

    Hi

    Recently changing front brake pads, I removed the front caliper pins for
    cleaning and re-lubricating. When I had both pins inm y hands, I noticed thy
    were both different. One was all metal, while the other had a plastic sleeve
    with ridges on it.

    Why are they diferent? Which one is the top pin? Does it matter if they have
    been switched location top vs bottom?

    (2002 Odyssey and 1998 Maxima)
    Greetings from Montreal
     
    Daniel, Jul 13, 2003
    #1
  2. Daniel

    Larry Smith Guest

    Are you sure that only one of the pins has the plastic sleeve? Maybe
    the
    other one was left inside the housing. Just a thought
     
    Larry Smith, Jul 13, 2003
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  3. Daniel

    Daniel Guest

    No I am not sure.

    The sleeve did not look like it was removable from what I can recall
    I'll have to disassemble it and make sure.
     
    Daniel, Jul 13, 2003
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  4. Daniel

    Craig Smith Guest

    You are correct. One pin has a rubber thing on the end. On my 2001 Civic I
    believe that this pin goes in the bottom. I'll check the Helms manual if you
    wish (Civic).

    Craig.
     
    Craig Smith, Jul 13, 2003
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  5. Daniel

    Chip Stein Guest

    the one with the sleeve goes in the top.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Jul 13, 2003
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  6. Daniel

    Chip Stein Guest

    the one with the sleeve goes in the top.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Jul 13, 2003
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  7. Daniel

    Daniel Guest

    Thanks all. I will take note of your wise suggestions.
     
    Daniel, Jul 15, 2003
    #7
  8. Daniel

    Daniel Guest

    Thanks all. I will take note of your wise suggestions.
     
    Daniel, Jul 15, 2003
    #8
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