XIEmperorIX

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Putting on new brakes (pads and rotors) on all 4 corners while putting on my new wheels as well.

Got the fronts done and before I lowered the car I spun the wheels by hand to make sure everything was ok. Wheels seemed to move freely enough without any real resistance so I lowered the car off the jack stands. Afterwards I was going to back the car out to snap a couple of pics but I heard and felt the brake pads seized against the rotors. At first I thought it was my stance because I am pretty low but I still have plenty of clearance. So I double check and sure enough..yup..not rolling back on it's own and having a tough time moving the car.

To double check (after shutting off the car of course) I put the car in neutral and keep the ebrake down and try to push the car and it isn't budging at all.

Any ideas? Not sure what side it is coming from but for now just looking for any input? Do you think I may have put the pads on the wrong sides? Only thing I can think of to switch is the pads with the wear indicators? sorry if I sound a little frantic and like I am rambling but this is frustrating me..ugh..

Rotors are Rotora power slotted and pads are Rotora Axxis ultimates. This is also only on the front..haven't done anything with the rears yet..thanks!

gerald m

Ok here goes ..( Are you sure the rotors and pads are compatible with the car) (Are the pads thicker than oem parts) first off jack the car and see if it is one or both brakes giving problems .. a disc brake always has a tad of drag to them but they should be easy to turn by hand with the wheels off the ground .. when you figure where the problem is loosen the wheel bolts ( All five nuts ) slowly and keep trying to turn the wheel and see if it frees up .. if the nuts are loose and still no turn then remove the calipers put the old pad back in and using a larger c clamp press the caliper pistons back all the way flush with the caliper .. they should move reasonably easy with some resistance .. reinstall the new pads and set it on the rotor or rotors like they should be make sure everything is secure . At this point there should be no resistance they should spin easy when you attempt to turn the rotors .. If they turn easy pump the brakes a few times and again check to see if the rotors will turn .. If they are stuck again then the brake piston body likely has a ridge of crap inside and the pistons are being held in place with the crap .. if so then rebuild kits for the pistons are likely in order .. if they are turning free take it for a drive and use the brakes say ten times per block for a few blocks ( no need to be aggressive just on and off normally like you were stopping at a stop sign ) .Take it back home and jack the car and see how easy the wheels turn and come back and let us know what happens .. if no go we will work from there

XIEmperorIX

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Thanks man I think the new pads are to just to thick. I am getting ready to go look at it now but so far that's what I believe to be the problem. I'll throw the old pads on and see what it does.

Thanks!

XIEmperorIX

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Ok so now I am positive the passenger side front caliper has a seized piston *sigh* one thing after another :P

gerald m

More often than not there will be a build up of crap in the piston bore and when the piston is pushed back to and past that spot the piston will stick and give problems like you are having .. If you are going to rebuild one side you should do both then your problems for the front at least should be over. Check your brake lines also they are no doubt ready to give problems to .. If they are cracked and looking shitty they should be replaced also ...