Is it Okay if Inner Disc Brake Pad Is Not Held Tight to Piston

Published 06/27/2019

Question:

Im installing the Kodiak 225 ceramic pads on my trailer. The spring clip that goes inside the piston on the inner pad does not seem to hold that pad tight to the caliper piston. Is there a pad retainer clip that can hold the pad better in place?

asked by: Andy G

Expert Reply:

The reason the inner pad feels like it's not held tight is because the caliper is floating which means when there's not pressure one of the pads typically drifts further apart. But when the braking pressure is applied the force on both sides of the pad equalizes as the caliper floats. It's kind of a weird thing to try and describe but if you apply the brakes with the wheel off and watch the pads you'll see how it all works together.

expert reply by: Jameson C