Mark wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>> Mark wrote:
>>> I had a problem with my front brakes dragging. Turned out part of the
>>> problem was the wrong pads were installed because of a mixup between
>>> the Japan version calipers and the USA version calipers. I have a USA
>>> built car but it has the Japan version Nissin calipers. THE PADS ARE
>>> NOT INTERCHANGABLE. The pads will fit but the fit is so tight that
>>> they don't relaease well causing the brake drag problem. I'd like to
>>> write up the details for the FAQ. How do I send things in for the FAQ?
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>> with respect, that's a highly unlikely scenario. calipers are standard
>> sizes. so are pads. they are indeed likely not to be interchangeable,
>> but not by a skinny margin like you describe. manufacturers go to great
>> lengths to "idiot proof" braking systems. much more likely there's some
>> other issue.
>
> nope I now have both sets of pads, they have different part numbers,
> they do look very similar and they do both NOMINALLY fit into the
> caliper , but the USA version pads fit tightly into the JAPAN version
> calipers thereby causing the problem...

are both pads from the same manufacturer and/or are they aftermarket?

>
> and if you go by the VIN number of the car, you might get the wrong
> pads, you have to actually check which type of caliper you have...my
> trouble all started becasue they sold me USA pads based on my VIN
> number, but I have Japan Nissin version calipers..
>
> the USA pads fit into the caliper, but I didn't notice that they were
> not EXACTLY the same and the fit was tight causing the brakes to drag.
>
> thats why I want to write this up for the FAQ.
>
> Mark
>