Fake Pad Stampings?

[BJK 67]

Usually when the pad is painted, it is done to cover the lack of original broach marks. Pads were not originally painted. This one is obvious.

[SS4Real]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BJK 67</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Usually when the pad is painted, it is done to cover the lack of original broach marks.</div></div>

Not always true. Many early restorations had their pads incorrectly painted due to lack of accurate restorations at the time or cosmetic preference. That's why you have to look at the stamping itself as well as the broach marks underneath the paint.