Important! : Need help with front break caliper

1. Froobage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 21 Saxo

   #1 21st March 2009, 16:41

   Hi there,
   Can anyone tell me what the plate does behind the caliper where the two bolts connect, as when my dad tried to change the break pads he somehow managed to snap the plate, would it affect the car and is it important to change it? Thanks.
2. gav1513 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cosby, Leicester Posts: 1345 1971 Mini clubman saloon 2003 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #2 21st March 2009, 18:06

   if its the plate im thinking off yes its important, you wont have anyway of connecting the caliper to the car!
3. Froobage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 21 Saxo

   #3 21st March 2009, 19:05

   Thanks for the reply but i'm not sure its that, its a thin figure of 8 type plate. (Atleast I hope its not what your on about )
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 21st March 2009, 20:15

   it does sound important get some pictures up to double check what your on about
5. gav1513 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cosby, Leicester Posts: 1345 1971 Mini clubman saloon 2003 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 21st March 2009, 21:36

   is it the plate that has the 2 holes for the bolts on the hub/strut?
6. Froobage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 21 Saxo

   #6 22nd March 2009, 10:34

   it has two holes one at the top and one at the bottom each one has a bolt.
7. Hpi_matrix Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Hertford/Derby Posts: 1272 MG BGT, AX Gti

   #7 22nd March 2009, 12:50

   Pictures?
8. alfiembra Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 9

   #8 22nd March 2009, 14:27

   I know the plate you are talking about, I'm not sure what it's purpose is other than acting like a double washer for the two bolts and would be fairly sure that you would be ok without it. There is also a small hole at one end of the plate which I would guess that it has a someing attached to it on different models but nothing on my son's 1.1 desire.
   
   HTH
   
   Alan
9. Froobage Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Birmingham Posts: 21 Saxo

   #9 23rd March 2009, 08:07

   Cheers for the replies guys.
10. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #10 23rd March 2009, 09:55

    only ever seen the thin shim like washer plate on the back calipers, didnt have any on the front of mine iirc