Brake caliper gap

[disco]

There is a gap between the two parts of my break caliper that wasn't there before the pads were changed. Is this normal?

 

[disco]

P.S. I have a (bad) pic how do I upload?

 

[TheCake]

www.photobucket.com

Try and get some decent pics to explain.

 

[disco]

Album 172!! shame i have a DCI

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e172/discodave82/caliper.jpg

here is the pic I will try and get soem better ones if this doesnt explain. Basicaly these two parts used to meet with no gap.

Cheers Dave

 

[disco]

anyone?

 

[TheCake]

1. Take the wheel off.
2. Apply light
3. Take assorted pictures.

CC.

{Edit} LOL. I know what it is ...

 

[TheCake]

LOL mate - it looks quite simply as this.

Thats the caliper wrapped around the pad carrier. As the pads have worn down the caliper has got closer and closer to the pad carrier - making it seem as though they were together.

Now you've fitted new pads the gap has re-emerged.

I might be wrong, i don't think I am - without further pics anyway, but it looks perfectly fine.

I'm guessing your brakes work? lol.

 

[disco]

Yeah the breaks work. I kinda guessed it was that.

U know how it is though when u see a new gap that wasn't there before!!

I got new disks and pads so the gap is probably even further highlighted by the fact that everything is new!!

Cheers

 

[TheCake]

Yup, I know what you mean matey Hehe. If you have any major concerns you could always ask a local garage to confirm its ok. Piece of mind and all that.