I would say drive it for a few miles and see what happens. It
could be that the pads just need a little "adjustment". The noise you hear
might be the backing plate rubbing on the rotor. Try watching what is
happening as the rotors turn. If need be you can pry the backing plate out
with a screw driver if it is rubbing.
...Art
On Sat, 11 Jul 1998, Philip Hubbard wrote:
> I have a quick question about my brakes, if anyone has a moment to offer
> advice.
>
> I have a 1974 Midget and just installed my rebuilt brake calipers, new
> pads, new rotors, new flex hoses and new wheel bearings. This is all on
> the front only. When I first put the calipers on and turned the rotors by
> hand, no problems. Bled the brakes after flushing the lines and worked the
> brakes a bit and then tried the rotors. Passenger's side turns freely most
> of the way around and has an all too significant grab at some point in the
> rotation. Driver's side drags all the way around and makes a ticking sound
> at one point in the rotation as if the outside of the rotors is rubbing
> against the caliper interior.
>
> Any ideas?
> Did I read on the list here that one should have the rotors skimmed (was
> that the word) or slightly turned before first installation? Could an
> incorrect bleeding procedure cause this?
>
> The reason I had the brake calipers rebuilt is that the pistons were stuck
> closed at one point. Maybe I should just have bought newly remanufactured
> brake calipers since I had the severe problem before? Have a local parts
> store who could get them for $100 the pair.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
> Philip
> Burgundy 1974 Midget
>
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