Pad change issue

[Mekks082]

NVM

 

[runningonfords]

Changed the pads and rotors on my 2016 explorer today (z36 and centric premium).

The new pads have clips/springs on the side of the pads I assume to keep them off the rotors and cut down on rattle. The old pads did not have these.

Once installed and drove around I noticed the springs/clips are pulling the pads off the rotors like 1/4th of an inch. I am going to assume that is not normal and will just cause more travel in the peddle before stopping.

Can I just pull them off and cut the clips/springs off to match the old pads?

Not sure how to visualize what you're describing. Can you take a picture or describe it better. The clips give a polished, clean surface for the pads to slide in on the carrier. Carrier can get pretty rusty. They also have an orientation to them, have to be put in correctly.

 

[Mekks082]

NVM im an idiot, disregard original post.