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04-14-2006, 05:22 PM

lang1864

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Front brakes

How tight should your front brakes be. On mine i can somewhat hear them rubbing on the calipers. Is this normal or should i loosen them some. THanks

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04-14-2006, 06:04 PM

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RE: Front brakes

Hmmm i no mechanic but it would appear if you can hear theat kinda sound ya have a warped rotor...IMHO..but im not a mechanic

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04-14-2006, 08:05 PM

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RE: Front brakes

The pads always rub on the rotor...it's just when you squeeze the brake that it clamps down. Nothing to worry about.

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04-14-2006, 08:49 PM

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RE: Front brakes

ok thats what i was thinking. dwhite. thanks. and i know its not warped for 2 reasons. one its a constant sound, warped wouldnt be and two its brand new.

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