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dapsteez
03-27-2007, 05:39 PM
For the past couple weeks I've had an annoying rubbing sound coming from the front left wheel area that's noticeable at low speeds. I jacked the car up today, and the wheel doesn't spin freely--the brake pad seems to be in constant contact with the wheel. :confused:

I was wondering if there's an easy fix for this or if I should just take it to the shop. Any advice is appreciated
wacko604
03-27-2007, 05:48 PM
maybe you calipers are seizing up, or the sliders need lubing? Was there any recent brake work done?
dapsteez
03-27-2007, 05:53 PM
Nope, the brakes haven't been touched. Got new rims recently, but I don't think that would have anything to do with it....
ZaneMan
03-27-2007, 09:49 PM
I also experiance this problem, I put on some new pads and now my wheels dont turn freely you can free the contant grinding of the pads. I dont know what to do about it though.
BgLtUsE
03-28-2007, 12:23 AM
I also experiance this problem, I put on some new pads and now my wheels dont turn freely you can free the contant grinding of the pads. I dont know what to do about it though.

The constant grinding only occurs when you press on the brakes?
My Sixth Gear
03-28-2007, 12:35 AM
It is normal for the brake pads to be in contact with the rotors, they are always touching, check your sliders on the calipers to make sure the caliper isn't seized.
dapsteez
03-28-2007, 09:20 AM
I also experiance this problem, I put on some new pads and now my wheels dont turn freely you can free the contant grinding of the pads. I dont know what to do about it though.

The constant grinding only occurs when you press on the brakes?


No, it's always grinding, even when brakes aren't pressed. It's especially noticeable at low speeds (<20 mph).
It is normal for the brake pads to be in contact with the rotors, they are always touching, check your sliders on the calipers to make sure the caliper isn't seized.


Thanks for the info! Just one question: how would I go about checking the sliders?
wacko604
03-28-2007, 09:38 PM
take the caliper off and have alook at the sliders and the condition of the pads and rotors
dapsteez
03-28-2007, 09:41 PM
Will do. I have a feeling it might be a warped rotor, because the ride seems to be affected at higher speeds as well. We'll see.
BgLtUsE
03-29-2007, 12:06 AM
Like one of the guys stated above....take the calipers off and check the metal shims on the brake pads to see if they're still lubricated if not then lubing it should do the trick.
BgLtUsE
03-29-2007, 12:08 AM
Will do. I have a feeling it might be a warped rotor, because the ride seems to be affected at higher speeds as well. We'll see.

You can actually touch and feel the rotors (when it is cooled) to see if they're warped or not. If it is then it wont feel as smooth anymore and it'll even have a glazed look to it.
dapsteez
03-30-2007, 10:02 PM
So I took the caliper off and inspected the brake. The caliper sliders were in perfect condition--not rusted and still greased up, and they moved freely. I don't get it. When I put the brake back together, the pads would still rub against the rotor. I don't think it's a warped rotor, because the rubbing seems even, and I don't experience any kind of misalignment or pulsing while braking.

Is there any way to adjust the piston so there's more space between the pads and the rotor? I'd take it to a shop, but I really want to figure this out myself (and save some money) ;) . Once again, any advice is appreciated.
dapsteez
03-30-2007, 10:05 PM
Like one of the guys stated above....take the calipers off and check the metal shims on the brake pads to see if they're still lubricated if not then lubing it should do the trick.


Wait, I must've missed this post. Will lubing the shims really make a difference in the contact between pads and the rotor? I thought that was mostly for reducing braking noise.