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i have a 96 camaro and the back brakes are dragging bad to the point where i can barely push the car (3k lbs without me in it should roll fine) i have no ebrake so i know its not that and the piston was pushed all the way back in with a clamp before i put the new pads on... any ideas?
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when you compressed the piston did you take off the brake fluid reservoir cap?
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I'm going to take the rear brakes off today and grease everything and see if I notice anything. Any ideas guys?
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wrong pads, probably. did you have to force the calipers back on or did they slip on without a fuss?
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slipped on with no problem. They were dragging prior to putting the new ones on but I thought it was the ebrake (Now removed)
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I'm going to take the rear brakes off today and grease everything and see if I notice anything. Any ideas guys?
I think your on the right path here.
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Wrong rotors, they were too deep and were rubbing the caliper bracket
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That's a new one. Where did you get them from if I may ask?
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