500 & 350 brake pads

[Seagreen]

Hi,
Does anyone know whether the brake pads fitted to 350 Sport and 500 Sport models are the same?
Thanks,
Charles

[Daddy Dom]

Possibly. However, they used different Grimeca calipers from around 80/81/82 onwards. Can you post a photo of your calipers?
DD

[Seagreen]

Hi DD,
Thanks for your reply; please find attached 3 images of the front calipers - hope that these help but if insufficient clarity etc please let me know.
Ciao,
Charles

[Steve Brown]

Those are the earlier type calipers as fitted to the 350s too. From 1976 till they went to the later type. FA76 is I think one manufacturers code for them. I can check tomorrow as I have just bought a set!

[Daddy Dom]

Yep, you should have heaps of choices for those.

[Seagreen]

Hi Steve and Dom Daddy,

Thanks for your replies and, Steve, I look forward to getting confirmation on the code when you have been able to check.

Kind regards,
Charles

[Steve Brown]

Yes, I forgot that! EBC code is FA076 and you should be able to cross-reference that to other makes.

[Seagreen]

Thanks Steve. I will check the EBC site and see what it offers. Thanks again for taking the time to check, it is much appreciated.
Adios,
Charles

[JonnyP]

On a similar point, when I stripped down the calipers on my 1978 500, I noticed a small spring clip which I assume was fitted to stop the pads from rattling. However, the replacement pads I've bought from Mdina do not include these clips. I haven't got around to reassembly yet, but are these spring clips necessary?