front brake replacement problems
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front brake replacement problems
While changing my front brake pads and rotor I noticed the fitment of the pads on the rotor is very tight.It is so tight that I can't spin the wheel by hand after putting the wheel back on. This only occurs only on the driver side and not the passengers. I have never had this happen before so im lost, any thoughts
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While changing my front brake pads and rotor I noticed the fitment of the pads on the rotor is very tight.It is so tight that I can't spin the wheel by hand after putting the wheel back on. This only occurs only on the driver side and not the passengers. I have never had this happen before so im lost, any thoughts
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When you used the C-clamp to push in the caliper pistons, did they both press in all the way? Sometimes rust builds up inside the caliper, especially when the brake fluid is not routinely bled and water gets in the caliper and causes the rust. If this is the case, the caliper should be replaced.
Double check that both pistons are fully seats, as well as check both caliper slide pins and ensure that both are free to move in and out of the pad guide bracket.
make sure shims are installed correctly, and not doubled up accidentally as this could cause the fit to be tight.
With new rotors and pads, and the caliper pistons fully in, the brake should still freely spin without much resistance
Double check that both pistons are fully seats, as well as check both caliper slide pins and ensure that both are free to move in and out of the pad guide bracket.
make sure shims are installed correctly, and not doubled up accidentally as this could cause the fit to be tight.
With new rotors and pads, and the caliper pistons fully in, the brake should still freely spin without much resistance
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08-03-2015 04:25 PM