Caliper & Anchor Plate Wear Adjustments (Disc Brakes)
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Bendix calipers have oversize replacement keys available to compensate for wear at the caliper to anchor plate to contact points. The keys are identified by marks. If wear is excessive, a rattle sound can be heard from the front brake area. Use the following procedure to measure and correct this condition.
- Remove caliper. See Fig 1. Clean surfaces with a wire brush. Smooth any deep nicks with a file.
- Measure caliper contact surface for wear. Measure caliper to anchor plate wear. Install caliper.