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Rear brakes dragging after new rotors and pads..

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by vrsurgeon, Apr 24, 2011.

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  1. vrsurgeon

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    #1 vrsurgeon, Apr 24, 2011
    Re-bleed system or let them bed and wear down?

    Just replaced rear rotors with OEM brembo. Used Centric pads. Pads were a bit too thick so I had to sand them to fit the new rotor... now are dragging a tad while driving.

    I anticipate they will wear down and not drag with time.. true?

    Thanks Guys,

    Curt
     
  2. FasterIsBetter

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    #2 FasterIsBetter, Apr 24, 2011
    Yeah, they will wear down, and so will the rotors. Pad are a lot cheaper and easier to replace then rotors, so why not either sand them down to proper maximum thickness or just buy the correct size pads?
     
  3. bill308

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    #3 bill308, Apr 24, 2011
    vrsurgen,

    Did you remember to back off the mechanical adjustment, built into the calipers, prior to fitting the new pads?

    Bill
     
  4. vrsurgeon

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    #4 vrsurgeon, Apr 25, 2011
    Fixed. Just needed removal of some shims.. is perfect now.
     

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