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Review on πŸ”Ž Improved SEO: Carlson Quality Brake Parts 14023 Guide Pin Kit by Mido Taylor

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Sort fits 1985 Toyota Pickup

This is the correct diameter but they are about 1/2 inch longer. I didn't think it would make much of a difference until I realized that the movement of the pads can cause the pins to move one way or the other, and the retaining spring is designed to allow one movement only resists in one direction. This can be very dangerous as the pin could fall out and both pads could be lost. Well, not cool. I figured they were still better than my factory pins, so I broke two 1/16 bits and punched holes about 1/2" farther from the end for the retaining spring. So yeah, they worked, but... actually it was a Safety hazard. I would say no, they are not suitable for my application. Maybe they will fit v6 calipers? I'm not sure, but then Toyota didn't release the v6 pickup in 1985.

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