Installed new rotors/pads and problems
01-10-04, 10:44 PM
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Installed new rotors/pads and problems
I just installed some new Brembo rotors and Hawk HPS pads both axles. Every corner went alright except for the passenger rear. First, I had difficulty getting the bolts back in for the caliper. Then when we dropped the car and tried to move it, it seemed like the brake was clamped in the passenger rear. We screwed the piston in all the way and tried adjusting how the pads set and still the same problem. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks.
01-11-04, 12:02 AM
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Did all the rotors go on easily? Some rotors have multiple bolt configurations. Sometimes it may seem to fit on alright, but may actually be just a little off and cause it to get stuck. It may fit a few different ways, however only one way is correct. My friend had done this to his car and when I got it all taken apart noticed a big scratch in his new rotors because he tried to drive his car a few feet with it stuck like that.
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Originally posted by ISUposs
You probably know this, but the bolts on the rear calipers are different lengths. You may have got them switched and that is causing your problems.
You probably know this, but the bolts on the rear calipers are different lengths. You may have got them switched and that is causing your problems.
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Originally posted by wReX
Did all the rotors go on easily? Some rotors have multiple bolt configurations. Sometimes it may seem to fit on alright, but may actually be just a little off and cause it to get stuck. It may fit a few different ways, however only one way is correct. My friend had done this to his car and when I got it all taken apart noticed a big scratch in his new rotors because he tried to drive his car a few feet with it stuck like that.
Did all the rotors go on easily? Some rotors have multiple bolt configurations. Sometimes it may seem to fit on alright, but may actually be just a little off and cause it to get stuck. It may fit a few different ways, however only one way is correct. My friend had done this to his car and when I got it all taken apart noticed a big scratch in his new rotors because he tried to drive his car a few feet with it stuck like that.
Also check that you mounted the parking brake cable correctly.
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