August 23, 20233 yr I have a 2009 evo 250, my mate has a 2021 (or22) 300. My rear caliper simply has two pads with a screw in pin holding them in. My mate's has a spring in there, presumably to minimise pad rattling. I have not had a close look at his set up, so am not sure if they are identical or not. Does anyone know if I should have a spring in there? And if so, does it matter that mine is missing?
August 23, 20233 yr I have an Evo 2010 4T. Front sounds like your friend's set up... mine has a "spring pin" made from bent wire and a screw in pin. The rear is just a screw in pin. Mark Edited August 23, 20233 yr by markparrish
August 24, 20233 yr Newer Evos have the spring between the rear pads. Only benefit I can see is that its easier when putting the wheel back in.
August 24, 20233 yr There is a spring between the rear pads on more modern Evos and they may have started fitting them around 2019. The addition of this spring not only eases the fitting of the rear wheel by keeping the pads slightly apart, but appears to reduces the drag and wear a little as it allows them a bit of clearance and the brake release is certianly noticeable compared to earlier models where no spring is fitted. It is possible that some people may lose these in the first pad change as you are not expecting a spring to be fitted, they don't show on the parts list and are not available as spares. So if you have a spring, don't lose it, and if you find an odd shaped spring on the garage floor, you now know where it comes from! EVO rear brake pad spring 2019.pdf
August 24, 20233 yr With the front brake the pads have two lugs, a socket head screw goes through one hole and a spring type clip through the other, and as you say, this may reduce rattle.
June 7, 20242 yr You can also make putting the wheel in easier by temporarily putting a cable-tie between the pads to hold them apart.
November 25, 20241 yr On 6/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, Dodgeym said: Hi does it matter which way around the spring is fitted?
November 25, 20241 yr 45 minutes ago, Robbo1955 said: No matter it is just an anti-rattle clip like on any disc brake and if you study it close the spring clip only looks non-symmetrical. ... only reason you questioned it is because it assembles either way. Edited November 25, 20241 yr by lemur
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