02-13-2014, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Caliper help !
Re did my front brakes.. New rotors calipers and pads.. Left side went on great nice and snug , moves side to side , wheel turns nice. Right side caliper very tight,no side to side movement and wheel turns too tight. Is it ok to grind the caliper or rotor to free it up a bit. Thanks Rick
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02-13-2014, 07:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: Caliper help !
Did you press the calipor piston in all the way on that side?Did you bleed the brakes afterwards to equalize the lines just incase.
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02-13-2014, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Caliper help !
Im not that far along, need to run new lines, I didn't think I needed to depress piston on new caliper.. Looks like it's in all the way .. I will give that a try thanks.. The calipers not moving side ways
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02-13-2014, 07:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: Caliper help !
Make sure the pistons are pushed in and the pins are lubed. You shouldn't need to turn a rotor to fit pads.
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02-13-2014, 08:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: Caliper help !
Did you check the slides on the right side? They could be sticking and not allowing the movement. I also agree shouldn't have to grind anything with new stuff.
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