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| Deusexmachina77 |
 Feb 16 2023, 04:48 PM
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I've ordered 4 different brands of FRONT brake pads (which BTW are not easy to find) and I've sent all of them back because they are thinner (16 mm) than what I am replacing (18mm). My first pair, from Bosche, were half as thick. One was a millimeter too wide (62 rather than 61) and didn't fit in the space.
I'm tired of burning all these shipping costs. Are these okay that they are thinner than the what was in there prior? (See Photo) Left is new pad. Right is the old one. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 16 2023, 05:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,185 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
they were all superseded to the thinner pads to save manufacturing costs, really stupid because in late late 72 they the factory "thickened" the front brake pads for longer wear, then about eight years ago the aftermarket manufacturers decided that few cars used the thicker pads so discontinued them.
They also changed the 914 rear pads to the 911 number so we have to open up one of the rear pad holes on all four pads QUOTE(Deusexmachina77 @ Feb 16 2023, 03:48 PM)  I've ordered 4 different brands of FRONT brake pads (which BTW are not easy to find) and I've sent all of them back because they are thinner (16 mm) than what I am replacing (18mm). My first pair, from Bosche, were half as thick. One was a millimeter too wide (62 rather than 61) and didn't fit in the space. I'm tired of burning all these shipping costs. Are these okay that they are thinner than the what was in there prior? (See Photo) Left is new pad. Right is the old one. |
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Deusexmachina77 Front Brake Pads Feb 16 2023, 04:48 PM
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