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When replacing the rear brake pads with hawk HPS do BOTH pad springs need pressure

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Old 05-13-2007, 07:53 PM
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aginst the caliper??? Could only get it to work with on spring end engaged. They seems to be working just fine for now...
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Old 05-13-2007, 09:27 PM
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YES. it should be seated evenly
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Old 05-14-2007, 04:26 AM
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I had a hard time with this also. Took 3 tries each side to get it right.
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