brake pads, you'd think simple no?
Long story short: Can I dremel some material off of new brake pads or the actually pad holder (inner part of caliper) over the rotor to make room for a clearance issue?
Long story long: JC Whitney are refusing to let me return a set of pads that do not fit (without fees), and here's why... They only stock two sets of pads for about 6 or 7 models of 1990 Galant in the economy Raybestos brand (need cheap but don't want low quality). I know for dang sure I do not have a DOHC turbo obviously, so the only other part number were for LS, Base, ETC... SOHC engines, yay, that's what I have so that's what I ordered right? Wrong.
Their customer service is telling me it's my fault for ordering the incorrect pads because in fine print the base pads (SOHC) are only for 1990 Galants that came with OEM Ceramic pads from the factory, and it's up to me, the consumer to PROVE my car came with these Ceramic pads from the factory in order to return them due to improper fit. Well... if their database is showing every single trim of 1990 Galant can come with OEM Ceramic, and they ONLY HAVE this pad, it is a wise assumption that my car and well, ALL 1990 Galants came with said pads. Otherwise, for sure they would have pads that fit such a mainstream vehicle. A third option or third part number maybe.
Having said that: The pads fit perfect on the outside of the rotor, however inside there is a clearance issue between the bottom of the pad and the pad holder/second half of the caliper. A centimeter or two mind you, but enough to know that with a tiny dremel it may actually be a tedious and time consuming job.
Do I waste my time researching if my paticular car came with OEM Ceramics OR Do I waste my time modifying these pads and/or caliper? I only say waste my time because I work nights, and the past two mornings I have come home to work on the car before bedtime, which for me is 9am, only to find out just today that they don't fit. The other days were spent using pentrating oil, etc... to break the caliper bolt, who I now call rusty, free.