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Brake Caliper Pin Engagement?

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Skybolt540

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I'm currently working on the wheel & brake caliper installation.


I am using the typical Cleveland / Parker 199-104 kit. I have their drawing number 50-76, Kit Information.


If I go by the numbersand space the wheel and torque plate as the drawing calls out, when the caliperis installed,the torque pins on the caliper only engage the bosses on the torque plate a little more than a 1/2" out of the 7/8" length of the boss.


It seems like the pins could either be a lot longer or the torque plate could be positioned a lot outboard.


I called Parker who's tech department was friendly but not super knowledgable. The drawing I have is apparently the only installation information.


Looking for recommendations on folks that have been there. Is this limited pin engagement correct?
 

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