How to Bend Tab of Brake Pad when Installing New Pads on Trailer

Updated 09/08/2015 | Published 09/07/2015

Question:

K225CP Pad Installation: What is best method to bend the retention tang on outer pad? It is very stiff/robust and not easy to bend. Bend it before or after pads are installed in caliper? How? Thank you. P.S. - Instructions with brake pads would be helpful/useful :

asked by: Rudolph

Helpful Expert Reply:

The easiest way to bend the tabs of brake pads like the # K225CP that you referenced is to install the pad and caliper, put a big screwdriver or chisel between the hub of the brake rotor and the bottom of the pad to keep the bottom side pushed up against the caliper and then hit the tabs on the top with a hammer.

expert reply by: Jameson C