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Old 02-19-02, 02:37 AM
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GRINDING! but not the good kind

I just replaced my front rotors with Brembo drilled&slotted rotors and HPS+ pads.
I kept both shims even though the pads had a metal backing ( was that right? )
Now whenever I turn right it makes a wierd grinding noise!! and sometimes while turning left. I jacked up the front end and spin the front wheels by hand while turning and no noise. What's going on???
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Maybe the rims are hitting the callipers?

Did you get the tension on the bearing right? too much float??

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Replacing the rotors does not require the hub to be removed, so it isn't the bearings.

My HPS (there is no such thing as HPS+, just HPS and HP+) pads did not fit with both shims on, so I just used the bare stainless ones. I think your pads are just too thick with all the shims.

Or, you may have swapped the bolts that hold the caliper on. One has a thicker washer, and the other one will hit the rotor on the inside if you switch them. However, it usually rubs so much that it will offer a lot of resistance to spinning the wheel. Check the inside surface of your rotor to see if it is hitting.

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Originally posted by maxcooper

Or, you may have swapped the bolts that hold the caliper on. One has a thicker washer, and the other one will hit the rotor on the inside if you switch them. However, it usually rubs so much that it will offer a lot of resistance to spinning the wheel. Check the inside surface of your rotor to see if it is hitting.

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this happened to me, check this out. luckily I only drove car a few yards.
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Originally posted by maxcooper
Replacing the rotors does not require the hub to be removed, so it isn't the bearings.

My HPS (there is no such thing as HPS+, just HPS and HP+) pads did not fit with both shims on, so I just used the bare stainless ones. I think your pads are just too thick with all the shims.

Or, you may have swapped the bolts that hold the caliper on. One has a thicker washer, and the other one will hit the rotor on the inside if you switch them. However, it usually rubs so much that it will offer a lot of resistance to spinning the wheel. Check the inside surface of your rotor to see if it is hitting.

-Max
Yeah, that's sounds like the problem that I had with my FC....only it wasn't the bolt rubbing on it. I would check it out first...but that sounds like it's it.
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thanks for all your help

So I guess I'll check the bolts tonight and take out one of the shims.
I hope I didn't f-up the rotors!
Appreciate all your help.

Last edited by jupiter; 02-19-02 at 12:31 PM.
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