draggins10 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Today I was trying to replace my front brake pads. I took the caliper off, compressed the piston, took the old pads out and put in the new ones. I put everything back together then pressed the brake lever and the pads locked onto the disc and won't retract. Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnsideBanshee Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Had a similar problem with my fronts not releasing with the new pads. Pads were to thick and my piston was basically as far as it could go, i just used one new pad and a half worn pad which gave it the room it needed.. Also going through brakes half as fast now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggins10 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Had a similar problem with my fronts not releasing with the new pads. Pads were to thick and my piston was basically as far as it could go, i just used one new pad and a half worn pad which gave it the room it needed.. Also going through brakes half as fast now. My old pads are complete shit so I rather not use them. If I keep the new ones on they should wear down and be good I think. The front wheels are supposed to spin freely correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggins10 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Because mine are a bitch to spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 1. Bleed the brakes to flush out all the old nasty fluid and make sure the master isn't too full. 2. If opening the bleeder screw releases the brakes, you have a master cylinder problem 3. If brakes still drag, remove the calipers and see if the slide pins are stuck. The caliper should move easily side to side, in relation to the mounting plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstaton1983 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 2. If opening the bleeder screw releases the brakes, you have a master cylinder problem Or a bad brake hose.......They come apart on the inside allowing fluid pressure to be trapped in the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzodesign Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Im thinking his new pads are a touch thicker than originals, these new Chinese pads are probably the problem, when the piston is all the way in there is no where for the thick pads to go so they rub the disc, file them down a lil until your wheel is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 get out some sand paper and have at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Buy oem pads from now on. Double the price of ebay ones, but last 10x longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANSHEE CHAOS Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Don't ride it with the pads rubbing. You'll warp the rotors. The reservoir was probably topped off recently... crack the bleeder and let some fluid out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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