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09-02-2006, 03:14 PM
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Need some help with brakes
I have a 97 Blazer and decided to change the brake pads and rotors. The calipers were pretty rusty and I had a hard time getting them off. After I figured out, I cleaned them up and replaced the brakes. I used the old brake pads to push in the pins as far as they would go and then replaced the pads with new duralast pads. Although I thought the pins were in as far as they would go, I still had a hard time getting the newly loaded calipers on the rotors. After putting the tires back on, I noticed that the wheels did not spin freely. The pads seem to be rubbing on the rotor. I have been driving it and there really isn't any brake noise. It seems however, when I hit the breaks and then let off of them and glide slowly, the front right wheel seems to make a rubbing noise and there is a noticable amount of friction and noise. This does not happen all of the time, but seems to occur when it is wet. It almost seems like the caliper gets stuck every once in while. Actually I'm not sure what is going on. What are the common things that a novice can screw up when changing pads. I ask this, because chances are I probably did it. Thanks for the input.
Mike |
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09-02-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: Need some help with brakes
Chances are if they was that hard to press in they are having a hard time coming out and in when you put on your brakes. In other words your calipers are sticking or are stuck. Take them back off and check for rust or whatever this time spray some brake cleaner on them and compress them again and see if they go in easier.
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09-03-2006, 06:53 PM
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Re: Need some help with brakes
At that point he would be better off just buying a couple of loaded calipers. They run about 60 bux a piece at advance. That way he knows he has a good caliper and it comes with frame, pads, new seals, known working and smooth piston(s)
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09-04-2006, 02:23 PM
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Re: Need some help with brakes
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'99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 3.8 '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher |
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02-10-2008, 03:47 PM
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