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Help from the experts please!!! #251235 04/26/02 03:01 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 37 Austin Texas S SVTLAY OP Member
OP SVTLAY Member S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 37 Austin Texas	A few days ago i changed my front brake pads and by accident lost one of the brake clips that go on the outside of the caliper. Well I went to Ford to get a replacement but the only brake clip that they have doesn't fit my car. They said they do not have any other brake clip on file. Has anyone come across the problem? I have a 98 CSVT. Do the 98's have different factory brakes than the newer ones? Thanks for your help! _//>SVTLAY<\\_ RED 98 SVT Contour Mods: K&N Filter, custom heatshield, 9MM Ford Racing Wires, resonator removed, BAT Handling Kit, silver interior touchup, Pioneer Stereo, CUZO headlights, clear turning signals, audi side markers, LEDs in door handles, Indigo Gauges, SVT stickers(Adds horsepower=)),painted grills, sail panel, and calipers. More to come.....

Re: Help from the experts please!!! #251236 04/26/02 03:06 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA P PA 3L SVT Member
PA 3L SVT Member P Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA	Older ones, built before early 98 or so (?), have a different caliper than all the others. Tell them to look harder, or go to another dealer. Or, buy a new one from BAT then bring it by the Ford dealer and stick it in their face. 1998 Silver Frost SVT Contour born on...8/28/01[/i] American Iron Shootout Radial Tire 2 Class Champion, Cecil County Dragway April 20, 2002

Re: Help from the experts please!!! #251237 04/26/02 03:17 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 37 Austin Texas S SVTLAY OP Member
OP SVTLAY Member S Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 37 Austin Texas	Can you just order the clip from Bat just by itself? I really want to go back to those guys at ford and tell them off ! _//>SVTLAY<\\_ RED 98 SVT Contour Mods: K&N Filter, custom heatshield, 9MM Ford Racing Wires, resonator removed, BAT Handling Kit, silver interior touchup, Pioneer Stereo, CUZO headlights, clear turning signals, audi side markers, LEDs in door handles, Indigo Gauges, SVT stickers(Adds horsepower=)),painted grills, sail panel, and calipers. More to come.....

Re: Help from the experts please!!! #251238 04/26/02 03:54 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,861 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim Member
Big Jim Member B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,861 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	You will find them on page 6 of their catalog. You can download the catalog at www.batinc.net They show the caliper springs (2)- E0 only as part number K420K7A for $12.50. They do not have a method of ordering parts over the web or by e-mail, so you will need to call or fax the order. (941) 355-0005 fax (941) 355-4683. Don't be upset with the poor guy at the dealer's parts counter. He is only as good as the Ford parts system. It isn't his fault. Fortunately BAT recognizes they Ford shortfall and can supply the retaining spring clips. Jim Johnson 98 SVT

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