Why 2 different set of clips for the big brake kit?

Kevin E

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Why are there two different sets off brake pad clips? I have one set with the calipers and another different set from the brake pad box. The instructions are very unclear pertaining to brake pad installation. Hard to tell from a blurry picture in the instruction manual, which seems out dated. The most important part of the process has the least instructions
 
Kevin E said:
Why are there two different sets off brake pad clips? I have one set with the calipers and another different set from the brake pad box. The instructions are very unclear pertaining to brake pad installation. Hard to tell from a blurry picture in the instruction manual, which seems out dated. The most important part of the process has the least instructions
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Could you be any more vague?
 
Mine came with two sets of anti-rattle clips. So did Matt's. Either will work. However, if you are using the 16" rotor in a 15" wheel, use the lower profile set to keep the clip from scraping the wheel.
 
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jjvw said:
Mine came with two sets of anti-rattle clips. Either will work. However, if you are using the 16" rotor in a 15" wheel, use the lower profile set to keep the clip from scraping the wheel.
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What if he is using the Super 16 in a 16" wheel. What if he is using the 17" in a 17" wheel? What if it isn't even a Vanco BBK? What if he is fully confused and he's trying to zip in the rear soft top window?
 
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mrblaine said:
What if he is using the Super 16 in a 16" wheel. What if he is using the 17" in a 17" wheel? What if it isn't even a Vanco BBK? What if he is fully confused and he's trying to zip in the rear soft top window?
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Let's find out. Kevin! More details!
 
mrblaine said:
What if he is using the Super 16 in a 16" wheel. What if he is using the 17" in a 17" wheel? What if it isn't even a Vanco BBK? What if he is fully confused and he's trying to zip in the rear soft top window?
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What if it’s a Wildwood setup? 😉
 
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Chris said:
What if it’s a Wildwood setup? 😉
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This one?
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Or the one in the song?
 
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Kevin E said:
Why are there two different sets off brake pad clips? I have one set with the calipers and another different set from the brake pad box. The instructions are very unclear pertaining to brake pad installation. Hard to tell from a blurry picture in the instruction manual, which seems out dated. The most important part of the process has the least instructions
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Is this the blurry picture that is outdated that you are looking at?
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Or this one?
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Kevin E said:
Probably! I have 15 inch wheels. Sorry I don't have your intellect with this shit!!. Give your customers better instructions.
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I have over 1500 brake kits installed with those instructions. To date, I am aware of 2 folks that have trouble with the brake pad clips. One was looking at them on his phone and once he look at them on the computer, it was all clear.

Where are you looking at the pic, in the printed instructions or elsewhere?
 
jjvw said:
Mine came with two sets of anti-rattle clips. So did Matt's. Either will work. However, if you are using the 16" rotor in a 15" wheel, use the lower profile set to keep the clip from scraping the wheel.
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Thanks, I have it right then
 
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Kevin E said:
Thanks, I have it right then
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When we buy the calipers, they come with clips. When we buy the pads, they come with clips. It isn't worth it to sort and toss any that are extra plus I already have a half a thousand extra in case we run out. That's why there are two sets and why they are not always the same. They only go on one way though so it isn't like you can install them incorrectly.
 
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