Replaces front pads and rotors, now brakes stuck on

[nexus08]

I just got done replacing the front brakes and rotors on my Z. Seemed to go fine. Have done this job lots of times on other cars, and this was probably the easiest of them all.

But as I was putting the wheels back on I noticed that that the tires weren't turning.

Like a dummy I went ahead and finished putting the tires on and lower the car. I thought they would probably loosen up when I started moving. They didn't really, and I decided I'd just put it into the garage and check into it tomorrow.

So I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had this problem before and if they have any ideas on what to look for when I get back after it tomorrow.

[AZhitman]

Lots of reasons this could happen... Did you retract the pistons back into the calipers before putting the new pads in? Did you lubricate the pins?

[Rubyz32]

I haven't touched the pads on my z32 as of yet, but I once did very similar calipers and pads on a Toyota and got the pads backwards. There was an inner and outer. Does the z32 work this way? Maybe. Just spitballing.

[itsa300zx]

I just got done replacing the front brakes and rotors on my Z. Seemed to go fine. Have done this job lots of times on other cars, and this was probably the easiest of them all.

But as I was putting the wheels back on I noticed that that the tires weren't turning.

Like a dummy I went ahead and finished putting the tires on and lower the car. I thought they would probably loosen up when I started moving. They didn't really, and I decided I'd just put it into the garage and check into it tomorrow.

So I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had this problem before and if they have any ideas on what to look for when I get back after it tomorrow.

Since you have an NA I bet you have the 26mm callipers and you gotthe 30mm rotors instead of the thinner ones, which are harder to find. Measure the thickness of the new rotors, make sure they are 26 mm first.

[nexus08]

Lots of reasons this could happen... Did you retract the pistons back into the calipers before putting the new pads in? Did you lubricate the pins?

I did retract the pistons, but did not lube the pins. I'll give that a shot.

[nexus08]

I haven't touched the pads on my z32 as of yet, but I once did very similar calipers and pads on a Toyota and got the pads backwards. There was an inner and outer. Does the z32 work this way? Maybe. Just spitballing.

Hmm.... I'll check that out too. Thanks...

[nexus08]

I just got done replacing the front brakes and rotors on my Z. Seemed to go fine. Have done this job lots of times on other cars, and this was probably the easiest of them all.

But as I was putting the wheels back on I noticed that that the tires weren't turning.

Like a dummy I went ahead and finished putting the tires on and lower the car. I thought they would probably loosen up when I started moving. They didn't really, and I decided I'd just put it into the garage and check into it tomorrow.

So I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had this problem before and if they have any ideas on what to look for when I get back after it tomorrow.

Since you have an NA I bet you have the 26mm callipers and you gotthe 30mm rotors instead of the thinner ones, which are harder to find. Measure the thickness of the new rotors, make sure they are 26 mm first.

Aw geez... I hope it isn't that. I'll check that too.

Thanks to everyone for the advice!!! I'll let you know what I find out tonight when I dig back into her.

[nexus08]

Since you have an NA I bet you have the 26mm callipers and you gotthe 30mm rotors instead of the thinner ones, which are harder to find. Measure the thickness of the new rotors, make sure they are 26 mm first.

Winner winner, chicken dinner.

Crap!

And I bought them months ago, and am just now putting them on, so I'm sure they won't take them back now.

Crap, crap, crap!

[nexus08]

So I guess my options are to buy new TT calipers or just eat the rotors.

Luckily I didn't throw the old stuff out yet, guess I'll put those back on till I decide what to do.

Thanks!!!

[nexus08]

Actually.. maybe I could go get the new ones turned. That might take enough off to get them down to size... hmmmm...

[itsa300zx]

I would not recommend turning the 30mm rotors down as the minimum thickness of them are probably 28mm. Best option is to find a pair of used 30mm calipers and sell your 26mm calipers to 240sx guys.

[nexus08]

I would not recommend turning the 30mm rotors down as the minimum thickness of them are probably 28mm. Best option is to find a pair of used 30mm calipers and sell your 26mm calipers to 240sx guys.

Thanks. That's what I'll do. I just put the old rotors on with the new pads for now. Everything works as intended again.

The new rotors must just be a hair too large because the pads do slip on, but pretty snuggly, and really tightens up when you bolt down the caliper. If I could get some used pads with a just a little wear I bet they would fit.

I haven't messed with the backs yet, do you know am I going to have the same problem in the back? I guess I could go measure them.

Thanks again.. you nailed it.

[itsa300zx]

Rears are all the same for NA/TT

[nexus08]

Great. Thanks.