Stan,
Drums might spin freely but even with the retractors the disc pads rest
on the rotors and will not spin freely. With the calipers off or the pads
pushed back they should.
keith
In a message dated 7/14/2005 10:16:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
stathy@shaw.ca writes:
Hello group!
I have a quick (hopefully) question that I was hoping someone could help me
with.
I've replaced the caliper pistons for both front calipers, turned the
rotors,
replaced the brake lines and of course replaced my brake pads.
After bleeding the brakes I've found that the rotors wont spin freely.
That is to say, I need to push the rotors in order for them to turn.
Somewhere back in my Auto mechanics 12 course I remember the teacher saying
you should be able to spin your wheel and it should complete 3 revolutions
before stopping.
When I apply the brakes they fronts lock up nicely, and when I release the
brake
they will also release the pressure in the fronts but not enough to allow
them to freewheel.
Is this normal? Do they need to wear a bit before they'll spin freely?
Your help and responses would be most appreciated.
Thank you!
Stan
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