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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ do i have the wrong 914-6 rear brake pads?

Posted by: siverson Oct 29 2014, 09:30 PM

the large (upper) retaining pin does not fit through the hole in the pad.

wrong pad or should i just make that hole larger?

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Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Oct 29 2014, 09:37 PM

If the pads fit otherwise (especially the thickness), drill the hole. I've done it for years.

The Cap'n

Posted by: McMark Oct 29 2014, 09:38 PM

What that guy said.

Posted by: siverson Oct 29 2014, 10:05 PM

ok thx.

yes fit perfect otherwise. drilling now...

Posted by: ndfrigi Oct 29 2014, 10:08 PM

I drilled mine also sir!

Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 30 2014, 11:17 AM

I'm not sure that anyone makes pads with the asymmetric holes any more.

--DD

Posted by: mskala Oct 30 2014, 12:13 PM

Also note that PMB is making the 914-6 rear calipers in aluminum, which
has all holes for pins the 'small' type. Then pads work without modifications.
I had the reverse problem, had some new pads that I had drilled and went to
install in the fancy new calipers and doh!

Posted by: siverson Oct 30 2014, 12:40 PM

Thanks all.

> Also note that PMB is making the 914-6 rear calipers in aluminum

These were refinished by PMB, but are original 914-6 calipers.

-Steve

Posted by: altitude411 Oct 30 2014, 01:16 PM

Out of curiosity... what does this # signify? My 6 calipers have a 1 on the left and a 3 on the right?

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Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 30 2014, 04:27 PM

The OG pads it mattered which was the leading edge, not anymore..

Posted by: siverson Oct 30 2014, 10:24 PM

> Out of curiosity... what does this # signify?

Hmmm... I have no idea.

> pin

Yup, just haven't had it down on the ground yet to torque that nut.

> The OG pads it mattered which was the leading edge, not anymore..

These pads do have an arrow on them noting wheel spin direction. Hopefully they work when backing up too.

-Steve