Take a look at the calipers where the pads ride. There are four machined pads on each caliper half that have a good surface finish. The backing plates contact these points and slide against them as they move toward the rotor.

One of the principal reasons for poor braking is the binding of the backing plates against these rusted and very poorly maintained surfaces.

The reason that the pads are difficult to install is the failure of the owner to clean these surfaces and grease them.


Oh, and.......have a great day.