reeder321

I just replaced my pads and rotors today and the pads constantly rub the rotor. I thought it might be the pads but when I put back on my old pads it did the same thing. So i put my old rotors back on with the new pads and everything was fine. What could the problem be. Was I sold the wrong rotors?

RedStar101

did you compress the piston after you put your new pads on?

pro547

I just did my pads and rotors a couple of days ago and when I put on my new rotors and pads it rubbed too. You would think it would wopple but it doesn't they just need to be setted in. Everything is fine.

P.S. my english sucks

reeder321

yes i did compress the piston all the way. it seemed to be rubbing on the outside pad

reeder321

is there anything else it could be or should i change the rotors again and see if it will settle in. I just dont want to drive with the pads rubbing because it was pretty bad. it was a constant squeeling sound and then when i jacked the car up and spun the wheel i had to force it to spin.

2lua

your piston could be stuck. brake caliper should retract enough to clear the rotor each time you brake.

reeder321

would it still work with the old rotors if it were stuck? is it stuck at the position for the old rotors?

Redline96LX

what do you mean the pads rub the rotor? like a touch and a light sliding? cause thats normal.

IVI

it is supposed to just barely skim the rotor

if you can spin the tire with your hand easily then your good.

BatuKing

Did you check the actual sides for the caliper it's self?

You should of lubed them so it can move side to side.

IVI

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BatuKing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you check the actual sides for the caliper it's self?

You should of lubed them so it can move side to side.</TD></TR></TABLE>

right, the caliper has to pivot. make sure you relube the pivot bolts.

reeder321

where are the pivot points? i took out the pins and lubed them and when i compress the piston all the way the caliper moves back and forth freely but once i pump the brakes and get it all charged with fluid again the rotors are almost impossible to move! could it be the piston? how hard should it be to push it back in. i have to push as hard as i can to get the piston back.

IVI

i hope you are talking about the front only.

the rear pistons do not get PUSHED back in. i believe on our cars they are actuator typed.

you must SCREW the piston back not forceabally PUSH them.

youve probably damaged the caliper.

were there not two grooves on the piston the shape of a + ?

reeder321

it wasn't the rear caliper it was the front which i am sure just push in.

The Mista Mike

This may sound stupid but did you double check to make sure you got the right pads and have the correct rotors on? Just makin sure you did the stupid check before you go into all the trouble.

reeder321

yes i made sure i got the right rotors and pads which is why this is so frustrating! I dont what to have to buy new caliper too.

reeder321

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reeder321

late night bump

BatuKing

How was it when you torqued the wheel down and tried to turn the tire?