Rear Pads Should Be Loose?

[mschor]

Putting my rear caliper back together, pads flop around a little, seems too much. Will this fit better when I put it on the bike?

[mschor]

Apologies for the repeat thread, thought the first didn't make it through

[skids]

Putting my rear caliper back together, pads flop around a little, seems too much. Will this fit better when I put it on the bike?

You spread old pads apart to install new ones, right? They will close when you apply the rear brake.

[mschor]

Yes, separated before installing.