New brakes (hanging or dragging issue)

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I just replaced all the pads on my 01 maxima this weekend. Hawk hps pads, turned the front rotors and replaced the rear. Everything went back together like it should. Bled the brakes 3 times (for good measure) starting with RR - LR - RF - LF. Pull out of the garage and the pads are dragging. It's on at least 3 wheels and maybe all 4 (too loud to tell). I'm taking it to my local mechanic today after work, but if anyone has any info please help me out. Thanks in advance!!!
Modified by beancooker at 9:04 AM 7/3/2006


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Just make sure you bed-in the new pads.

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Did so, but still have dragging issue. Are the hawk pads a little thicker than OEM???

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Not sure on the thickness.

Did you reuse the factory pad clips?

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Yes, was that my first mistake?

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No, I think that you would need to use them. You might try driving a couple of days and see if the noise gets any better. Like you said, they may be a little thicker than stock.

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I've want to do this but am afraid of rotor warpage due to overheating.

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$5.40 of brake quiet fixed the problem!!!

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Good deal...can't beat that.


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