Front Brake Issues, NEED HELP PLEASE

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Hello everyone, hope all is well. Need some assistance, I just finished replacing the front pads and rotors on my 97 Cobra. Didn't notice any fitment issues during the install aside from some minor rubbing which I assumed was normal due to the thickness of the new pads and rotors...otherwise the rotors spin freely. Once I put the wheels/tires back on, they don't spin AT ALL...what gives?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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I'm assuming you mean all 4 don't spin by hand, correct?

Depending on how you pushed the pistons back and reset the caliper, how you installed the pads, and the angle of the rotor during pad install vs wheel install there might be some misalignment. IF this is the case, then it should correct itself after you drive for a bit. So, go for a short drive (a mile). The first couple brake applications may not work so well while they adjust, so give yourself space for stopping distance. Now, assess if it's all straightened out by jacking up the car and verifying all 4 turn by hand. Some resistance is normal. Retorque your lugs after you put it back on the tires.

If you mean your brakes are seized when you try to drive, well you have other problems.

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Relaxed Chaos said:
I'm assuming you mean all 4 don't spin by hand, correct?

Depending on how you pushed the pistons back and reset the caliper, how you installed the pads, and the angle of the rotor during pad install vs wheel install there might be some misalignment. IF this is the case, then it should correct itself after you drive for a bit. So, go for a short drive (a mile). The first couple brake applications may not work so well while they adjust, so give yourself space for stopping distance. Now, assess if it's all straightened out by jacking up the car and verifying all 4 turn by hand. Some resistance is normal. Retorque your lugs after you put it back on the tires.

If you mean your brakes are seized when you try to drive, well you have other problems.

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Thanks relaxed, I'll give that a shot...It's just the two front wheels, didn't have any issues that I recall when I did the same to the rear, but I also don't remember if I checked free spin on the rear either :)
 

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