On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 at 00:33 GMT,
<teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote:
> "Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com:
>
>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help
>> from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to
>> know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or
>> Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind

> Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like
> three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo.

I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were
near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a
centimeter across).


--
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On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 at 00:33 GMT,
<teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote:
> "Andy M --Tampa Bay--" <nospamandym@yahoo.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:7fhSb.62287$Bj.34330@twister.tampabay.rr.com:
>
>> I'm planning on installing front brake pads on my 92 Accord (with help
>> from a buddy) but was told at the auto parts store that you have to
>> know the caliper manufacturer. 92 Accords came with either Nissin or
>> Akebono calipers. How do I know which one was on mine? I don't mind

> Akebono calipers have a logo cast into their tops that looks a bit like
> three diamonds. Some people confuse it with the Mitsubishi logo.

I just went through this with mine (akebono type). The Diamonds were
near the bottom of the caliper, and was quite small (less than a
centimeter across).


--
L.V.X., brother mouse
http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades
http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database
http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog