05 Base (non-Brembo Brakes)

I took out all of the Sliding Pin Bolts for the rear calipers with a quick glance and thought that they were all identical.. so I didn't keep track of what hole they went into.

When reassembling, I noticed that one of the bolts has a rubberized portion of it, while the other is all metal.

I am wondering if the rubberized sliding pin bolt goes in the top or bottom hole in the caliper. The diagram of the rear caliper makes no distinction between the two bolts.

See Diagram:


I did reassemble and I think I may have it backwards because typically you can't get the bottom bolt in without taking off the Torque Member (right?).. However, I am actually able to remove the bolt I have in that bottom location (barely) without removing the TM. Also when braking, I hear a rubbing noise from the rear and I hear nothing from the front.. Not sure if this is caused by just installing EBC slotted rotors or if it's due to bad Sliding Pin Bolt placement.

Any insight is much appreciated---it's cold outside and I'd rather not take everything apart again without some more knowledge! Thanks!

 

That's just the explanation I was looking for... you are the man!

I'll go give it a whirl and let you know.. I may have been mistaken about the "rubber" portion!

Thanks again!

 

...on second thought, there is no need to check if I got the bolts in the right holes... If the whole point of the difference in the two bolts is so that you can squeeze one in and not the other, then I've already got the right bolt in the right hole!

This moment of brilliance didn't hit me until I stepped outside to take off the rear wheels again and got a gust of cold wind. Strange how that works..

Thanks again dude.. you saved me some pain!

 

Would this matter if it is flipped. I'm having a hell of a time with a brake issue.