Are the brake pads supposed to slide in and out easily?

Question

should the brake pads be sliding in and out of the bracket easily? is a little resistance normal?

Answer 1

do you mean when your changing the pads they are hard to get out? there,s a clip that holds the inside pad tight, but with a screwdriver it should come right out. the outside pad should come out too with a little help from a screwdriver.

Answer 2

yes, after u release the pressure from the caliper the pads should come right out an a little resistance is normal remember your pads have now become worn.  

Answer 3

yes.  once you unbolt the calipers, the pads do just come out.  

Answer 4

yes they do slide in and out when replacing them just loosen caliper  and they should slide out

Answer 5

Yes, there probably will be a little resistance to to dirt and rust. If they didn't fit in there nice and tight, they would make noise when you applied the brakes.