Rear brake pad spring

[Steve 00RT/10]

I just busted one. I am hoping it is a common item at an auto parts store/dealer as we are going to a track in a few days.

Can anyone tell me what to expect tomorrow when I look for one?

Thanks--Steve

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

The non-ABS Viper rear caliper with integral parking brake is also used for the rear caliper of the 1990-92 Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco. Try asking for parts for that...

The rebuilt Premier/Monaco caliper is available from Cardone unloaded as part no. 191262 (right) and 191263 (left) and loaded as 171262 (right) 171263 (left.) Might get you some pictures or other leads. Good luck.

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

The non-ABS Viper rear caliper with integral parking brake is also used for the rear caliper of the 1990-92 Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco. Try asking for parts for that...

The rebuilt Premier/Monaco caliper is available from Cardone unloaded as part no. 191262 (right) and 191263 (left) and loaded as 171262 (right) 171263 (left.) Might get you some pictures or other leads. Good luck.

Thanks Tom. I'll check tomorrow.

Steve

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

After scouring all the local auto parts stores and talking to a couple of Dodge dealers this morning, I find out that the little anti-rattle spring can only be purchased with the brake pad set at $200+ a pop. The spring is about .25 of material. For whatever reason the 90-92 Eagle/Monaco part number did not match up with the right piece.

Enter Chuck Tator. He had one. It's in the mail.

Thanks Chuck!

Steve

PS Chuck bailed me out once before as well, when the cockpit covers were out of production.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Too bad that didn't help. In case anyone is curious, this is a Monaco brake caliper.... look familiar?

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

Too bad that didn't help. In case anyone is curious, this is a Monaco brake caliper.... look familiar?

Tom,

Very familiar--I looked thru 3 different brake books. The dealers did not show a break out of the spring. Only the complete assembly. Luckily the Wizard had one lying around. Somebody, somewhere, must know where these springs are made?

Thanks for your help. I'll save this info for future reference

Steve

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Perhaps try Cardone, the company that remanufactures the brakes?

 

[Cop Magnet]

In my experience, the anti-rattle clip or spring is a relatively "elective" item. In other words you could track your vehicle without if needed. Now, I have not done any brake work on my new Viper(yet), so I am not certain about this application specifically. Other cars I know of, no problem. I know you're getting one, just FYI if you're ever in a time crunch again.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Cop Mag, in this case the anti-rattle spring is keeping the pin from rattling, not the pads. The pin is primarily held in place by a split collar that expands into a recess; but the spring would hold it down. Best view is the middle one of the three above; you can see the pin, the two ends of the spring to the left, and the "back" of the spring to the right, all resting on the casting...

 

[ntmatter]

I lost a rear brake spring about a year ago, and have been running all that time without it, haven't noticed any problems. Changed the rear pads twice, rear caliper pins were always well seated.

 

[Steve 00RT/10]

Cop Mag, in this case the anti-rattle spring is keeping the pin from rattling, not the pads. The pin is primarily held in place by a split collar that expands into a recess; but the spring would hold it down. Best view is the middle one of the three above; you can see the pin, the two ends of the spring to the left, and the "back" of the spring to the right, all resting on the casting...

I am thankful the spring is coming. However, I did put it together last night without it and noticed what Tom is saying. The split collar is holding the pin in place--not the pads. I'm not sure how much actual function the spring has?

....off to Blackhawk Farms next week

Steve