Any one else have problems installing the new Bendix CT3 disc brake pads on front brakes? I purchased a set just to help give the front brakes some new life and for the life of me they would not fit over the rotor. The rotor looked good, may have even been replaced not too long before I bought the car (just got it a few months ago). I pressed the pistons in as far as they would go with a c-clamp and the same situation came up on both sides - seems as though the pads were too thick - so much that when in place in the caliper it wouldn't fit over the rotor. Had to put the old ones back on.

Any other experiences like this? I wonder why this happened for me?????

Any help - greatly appreciated
K

 

I just had that problem on my LR caliper and I believe there is a buildup of junk inside the caliper, because the other side collapsed just fine.

I can't believe the rear calipers are $64.99 reman with a huge core charge