1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
07-19-2006 | 10:39 PM
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1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
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
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
07-19-2006 | 10:51 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeupfor the FAQ
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.
> 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.
07-19-2006 | 10:51 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeupfor the FAQ
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.
> 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.
07-19-2006 | 10:51 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeupfor the FAQ
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.
> 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.
07-19-2006 | 10:51 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeupfor the FAQ
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.
> 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.
07-20-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
yup mark is right
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
07-20-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
yup mark is right
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
07-20-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
yup mark is right
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
07-20-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
yup mark is right
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
everytime i order pads they always ask which kind of calipers you have
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.
07-20-2006 | 05:33 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
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...
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
07-20-2006 | 05:33 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
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...
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
07-20-2006 | 05:33 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
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...
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
07-20-2006 | 05:33 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
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...
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
07-20-2006 | 08:50 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
On 20 Jul 2006 14:33:52 -0700, "Mark" <makolber@yahoo.com> 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...
>
>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
Just out of curiosity, why does your car have Japanese calipers?
>
>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...
>
>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
Just out of curiosity, why does your car have Japanese calipers?
07-20-2006 | 08:50 PM
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Re: 1992 Honda Accord brake drag problem has been solved writeup for the FAQ
On 20 Jul 2006 14:33:52 -0700, "Mark" <makolber@yahoo.com> 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...
>
>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
Just out of curiosity, why does your car have Japanese calipers?
>
>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...
>
>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
Just out of curiosity, why does your car have Japanese calipers?