hawk hp+

[SR-E30]

I just installed some hawk hp+ pads on the rear of my e30 and they are very loose has anyone ever had this problem with these pads? On the orig pads there was a clamp of some sort on the inside pad that inserted into the caliper cylinder is there a way to reinstall this clamp on the new pads?

[SR-E30]

help me out guys

[Garageaholic]

Yeah, you need to use that clamp.. it keeps pressure on the pad and the caliper.. Reinstall them, take it for a drive, and then see how loose they are..

You can also write with magic marker on your rotors, take it for a drive, then see if that mark has worn away. If it has not, then you have a bigger problem on your hands..

[SR-E30]

Why Would I Write On The Calipers? The Problem Is In The Pad. I Didnt See A Way To Reinstall The Clips

[Garageaholic]

is the thickness of the pads the same as stock new pads?
Have you driven with them yet?

[SR-E30]

Yea They Arte New But I Put About 50 Miles On Them. Now I Have A New Problem I Just Snaped The Caliper Pins Trying To Tighten Them With Air Tools

[Garageaholic]

the 2 caliper bolts? with the allen wrench hookup? ouch. You NEVER tighten stuff with air tools. always loosen with them.

food for thought, that's all.

[SR-E30]

Thanks