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    Offline bs549

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    How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « on: August 13, 2005 - 04:02:16 PM »
    I've got a 74 Cuda with power front disk brakes...when I have the front end jacked up, the front wheels turn free, but seem to have some resistance.  I pulled the front wheel and it almost looks like the brake pad is touching the rotor.

    Is this normal?

    How free should the front wheel turn?

    Thanks!
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « Reply #1 on: August 13, 2005 - 04:26:51 PM »
    There should be some resistance when you turn it. A decent amount of pressure is needed to turn it, like the amount needed to open a somewhat stubborn gatorade  :laughing:. You should not need two hands or have to use a lot of force...kinda hard to describe


    hope it helps some..
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    Offline viper11

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    Re: How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « Reply #2 on: August 13, 2005 - 04:49:03 PM »
    disk brake pads ride just touching the rotor as there is no return spring like on the rear drums
    a slight scraping noise while the pad drags is normal but when spun should rotate about 1-2 turns before dragging to a stop
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « Reply #3 on: August 13, 2005 - 05:19:35 PM »
    Quote from: viper11 on August 13, 2005 - 04:49:03 PM
    disk brake pads ride just touching the rotor as there is no return spring like on the rear drums
    a slight scraping noise while the pad drags is normal but when spun should rotate about 1-2 turns before dragging to a stop

       :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

     It seems kind of stupid that the pads would be in contact at all times with the rotor, but that's the way it is. I don't believe it does much for gas mileage either.  :laughing:


      Mike
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    Re: How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « Reply #4 on: August 13, 2005 - 09:52:41 PM »
    Quote from: MEKrunner on August 13, 2005 - 05:19:35 PM
       :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

     It seems kind of stupid that the pads would be in contact at all times with the rotor, but that's the way it is. I don't believe it does much for gas mileage either.  :laughing:


      Mike

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    Re: How easily should the front disk brake wheels turn.?
    « Reply #5 on: August 13, 2005 - 10:42:30 PM »
    the pads stay in constant contact to keep the rotors clean , there should be light drag as mentioned above 
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