Napa metal piston caliper issues.

[LetFreedomRing]

Just got done replacing the right rear caliper and ran into a problem. I upgraded to Napa metal piston calipers just to find out that the brake pads no longer clip in the piston. Anyone else have this problem? I managed to bend the tabs out so the brake pad will stay somewhat centered, so I'm hoping it will hold up for the long term.

Anyone see a problem?

Napa Phenolic piston caliper:

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Napa Metal piston caliper:

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Here are the clips on the brake pad I am talking about:

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Notice the inner diameter difference of the pistons? Just thought I'd let everyone know since I couldn't find anyone having this problem.

If anyone knows what size brake pad would clip in the metal piston, I would appreciate it.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

No one has had this problem? I must have been the only sucker to buy these then. :icon_cry:

 

[Dave]

When I did my brakes I just changed the pads and rotors (NAPA pads and rotors).

You could go back and check with NAPA where you got them?

Dave

 

[LetFreedomRing]

When I did my brakes I just changed the pads and rotors (NAPA pads and rotors).

You could go back and check with NAPA where you got them?

Dave

That's what I usually do, although this time the caliper died. I did check with them, everything is correct and they are as baffled as I am. :boxed:

 

[brokendad]

I am not really that smart but I would say that if the brake pads are right then the caliper must be wrong.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

I am not really that smart but I would say that if the brake pads are right then the caliper must be wrong.

Try explaining that to a sales man. The excuse I got was "if your jeep comes with phenolic calipers, you must use them then! Only the ones that have metal piston calipers can use them...." As far as I know, I thought all libertys came with phenolic piston calipers!

 

[Akedos]

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/phenolic-metal-caliper-piston-36345/

^^^Those guys didn't seem to have an issue with them... though I'm not certain which part numbers they all used.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

I saw that. If I'm not mistaken though, I believe Napa is the only one that sells the metal piston version now. I looked at advance auto parts and they didn't have any listed...