brake pad question

[dbkid13]

So I ordered two sets of rear brake pads from ebay and the guy sent me a set (left and right wheel) of front brake pads. However I am going up north wensday and was wondering if I can run the front pads on the back. They look pretty similar other then the tabs on the side. If anyone has tried this it would be appreciated if you posted the results. Thanks. -----------Sam

 

Also I took my rear caliper apart and think that the pins are seized, from my understanding the pins (circled in red on pic below) are suppose to slide so that the metal bracket that attaches to the frame circled in green slides back in forth (i know the bracket is on the other side of the caliper where you cant see but this was the best picture I could find on ebay). Well my metal thing dosent slide at all on the side with the alan bolt behind in however seems to slide on the other side if you put on a little pressure from a vise. Anyideas on how to deseize the one side, I tried removing the alan bolt and it is in there pretty damn good. I am really hoping I dont have to buy a new caliper .

Edited July 18, 2005 by dbkid13

[Dunsmoor86]

Just soke it with some WD and try it. Your pic is a little hard to understad and as far as the front brake pads go I would just order some.

[slimeball]

I was just looking for some pads online and it looks like the rear pads are smaller than the front pads

[DIRTMAN350]

Rear pads are diffrent than the front ones. I had the same problem with my rear caliper being seized up and would not come apart. Finally, after a hour and half it finally came apart. All i can say is be patient and it will come apart. Try and saok it with some good penetrating lube.