September 21, 201114 yr Hey guys, I tried searching about this but didn't see much. I just replaced the brakes on my dads 91 legacy last night. Pads and rotors. Now when you step on the brake pedal it makes a grinding noise, but only when you're on the brakes. I don't think the caliper is stuck because the grinding stops when you let off, and I lubed the caliper up pretty good where it slides.
September 21, 201114 yr Did you clean the rotors with brake cleaner or any other super oil/fat remover?
September 21, 201114 yr Author Yeah, I got it figured out. I took a quick brake last night and my dad finished up the job, well he put one of the pad in backwards so the metal side of the pad was rubbing against the rotor. Luckily he didn't drive anywhere but down the driveway, or else id have to probably get a new rotor and pads.
September 21, 201114 yr Yeah, I got it figured out. I took a quick brake last night and my dad finished up the job, well he put one of the pad in backwards so the metal side of the pad was rubbing against the rotor. Luckily he didn't drive anywhere but down the driveway, or else id have to probably get a new rotor and pads. Boy, that turned out to be a simple quick fix!
September 22, 201114 yr Author Yeah, I almost didn't want to post that because I feel lake a moron for not double checking. Could be worse though.
September 22, 201114 yr Do that with both old pads and put in some sandpaper and you can drive a bit and turn the rotors! Dave
September 23, 201114 yr Don't feel bad. I did the exact same thing on a Toyota solara then drove it to work. Ruined a brand new rotor and the pad was trashed.
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