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Old November 13th 19, 03:22 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
Ohderii_Cruiser
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Default 2004 camry le 4 banger - how do I find the right front brake pads

Xeno > suggested:\
> On 13/11/19 7:43 am, Ohderii_Cruiser wrote:
>> Ohderii_Cruiser > suggested:\It
>> turns out the friction code is GG for the Centric pads.
>> Centric 301.09080 stamped CEN 30109080 31AC9101 GG 02 B19
>> http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=20_02.jpg
>>
>> Four steel rubberized backing plates came with the 4 front pads.
>> http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=20_03.jpg
>>
>> The hardware kit P117.44068 came with 4 holding clips & 2 wear sensors.
>> http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=20_01548.jpg
>>
>> Does anyone know why the deep slit in the friction material is there?
>>

> It's to remove gas buildup from between the pads and the discs. It's the
> exact same reason discs are often slotted or drilled. If the gasses from
> the pad surfaces, that build up under extreme braking, isn't provided
> with an escape path, the pads act like mini hovercrafts skating over
> (*above*) the disc surface resulting in a total *loss* of friction.
> Guess what that does to your braking ability!


Is that gas discharge why the edges are chamfered also?
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=20_03.jpg
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