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Brake problem
I installed my drilled/slotted rotors today at all 4 corners along with Lomandi Kevlarmetallic pads and now my front brakes are ever so slightly engaged and dragging. I have no idea why other than by some chance both rubber brake lines collapsed. Any thoughts?
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Any trouble getting the calipers back on with the new parts? Maybe the rotors or pads are a bit thicker than spec, and the caliper can't fully release pressure.
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When I had my new ceramic pads and drilled rotors installed years ago, I could hear the pads dragging, but the noise stopped after a few days of driving and breaking in the new pads and rotors.
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Might be a long shot, but do the calipers float smoothly. In other words, does the whole caliper, and pad assembly move side to side without much force? If they dont, the pad on the outside of the caliper closest to the wheel could stay in contact with the rotor.
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IT'S 5:00 SOMEWHERE!!! 92 Liquid Silver SVX LS-L |
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Fixed
The caliper slides were rusty and stuck. I used penetrant and then greased them up. all is well now.
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Alright.... Thats what we like to hear. Congrats.
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I hope all note that it is very worth while when a fix is reported and explained. The thread in affect and as a result, then becomes a how too.
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Thanks guys. It wasn't too hard to figure out really, I popped off the caliper and couldn't move the pin with a big pair of pliers. I got a hammer and beat the pin until it was flush with the caliper and then moved the rubber boot on the opposite side down off the pin and used penetrating oil on it. I then beat it through the other direction and oiled that side as well. I then beat it through back and forth a few times with the hammer to loosen it up and then I threw some wheel bearing grease I had handy on them, Slid the rubber boots back up onto the pin, And reassembled. I just drove the car tonight and the new brakes are great.
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Good Job
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