996 Turbo — Brake Pad Replacement & SmarTire Installation / PAGE 8
The back of the anti-rattle clips protrude a good distance into · the pistons. Now you know why they eliminate the "quick
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The back of the anti-rattle clips protrude a good distance into
the pistons. Now you know why they eliminate the "quick
change" aspect of our brakes, and why you need a lot of
clearance to get them out. The rear anti-rattle clips are different
- they look like this:
In either case, note that the inner diameter of the upper piston is
bigger than the lower one, so there are two different size anti-
rattle clips. You might not notice this until you try to reinstall
them. So I thought I'd point it out now.
Clean the anti-rattle clips with brake cleaner and a rag. Remove
any old adhesive.
Step 9: Install Anti-rattle Clips
If you bought new ones, and instructions came with them,
follow the instructions. I haven't seen them, so can't comment. I
wonder though how you get the pad back in without it sticking
to the anti-rattle clip before it is fully in place.
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