New brake pads don't fit.

73buffalo · Post by **73buffalo** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:40 pm

I just ordered new pads from ebay. They are packaged by pyramid parts, part number FA55. They appear to be the correct pads, but are just sligtly wider then the old pads. The difference is less then a millameter. Is it safe to sand around the edge of the pads till they fit? Is there something else that could be done?

Barry S. · Post by **Barry S.** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:19 pm

A '73 Buffalo has different pistons in the brake calipers than the other models, the brake pads have a different part number for that model. Do you mean they are thicker or bigger in diameter than the old ones.

tz375 · Post by **tz375** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:55 pm

That's true,

But they are the same diameter aren't they?

Yes, it's OK to sand around the outer edges or to take some off the face if you have to . The pads must be a sliding fit in the calipers with enough room to expand and move. There is often a small amount of adhesive that squeezes out to the outer edge and it's Ok to clean that off.

73buffalo · Post by **73buffalo** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:11 am

It is the diameter that is wider on the new pads. I will sand this down and see how that works. Thanks.