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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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I just replaced my front caliper, pads, & rotor. my ? is how easy should the front wheel spin? I'm assuming the new brakes are tight and will wear in, but right now the wheel is tight and won't spin free. I have the axle nuts to spec. it turns but won't spins free....

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What kind did you put on? I used cheapy EBC rotors and pads.Turns easy about a half turn then kind of tight then easy then kind of tight.Stops good and no pulsing.Just be sure you cleaned pistons good with brake clean.Should be ok.They need a little contact to work.
 
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The wheel won't just spin freely, as the brake pads typically are in contact with the rotor.
 
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what sort of caliper you get?? i got performance machine! they came with shims!have you lined everything up??
 
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