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front disc brakes rubbing
Topic Started: May 22 2010, 10:39 AM (472 Views)
iwinulose
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topic title pretty much describes it all, the pads are rubbing the rotors all the time, and i cant get it adjusted right, any ideas?

thanks :D
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84 z28
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Stuck caliper piston.
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landtax
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Ya, either that or really warped rotor? They are supposed to rub a little. If the rim is hot after driving (or if its smoking) then you got a problem
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charged355
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Who did the brake job, you?
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iwinulose
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nah, my mechanic, but it was a while ago, havent driven much though

think i need new calipers n rotors?
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charged355
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Could be a colapsed line or a stuck caliper, either or you gonna have to take it apart ntest it
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Had a similar problem not to long ago. For me it was a collapsed line. It would stick/rub half the time after I pressed the brake and wouldnt release and my car would pull to the passenger side, which is the side that had the collapsed line. If you are strapped for money like I was and cant afford to change everything , I think the lines are the cheapest. I didnt know what the problem was exactly so I started there and lucked out. You can get a cheap one for like 15$, but go with something better if you can. I bought one that was like 20$ and was suppose to be a step up in the meantime and it works great, but I will probally upgrade it at one point to "steel braided". Whatever you do to one side do to the other if you can. Im sure you know that already though...
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iwinulose
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thanks 4 the input robb, ill def take a look, first im gonna put the new wheel bearings in and get an alignment and then im gonna start troubleshooting the brakes, ill keep u guys updated, the wheel bearings/alignment should b happening this weekend :rock:
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warped rotors, replacing rotors n pads soon
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