I replace front rotors and pads today following Prelude48 post, (outstanding and detailed photos). After replacing the wheels and driving I notice a rubbing which gets faster as I speed up. It's rubbing on both wheels. I took the one wheel off but didn't notice anything unusual, didn't have much time because I had to get ready for work. I will investigate further tomorrow. Can anyone help me as to what this might be? Thanks
rubbing after replacing brakes and rotors
- Thread starter bcr4d
- Start date
- Location
- Portland, OR
If it sounds like metal on metal, sort of like a mellow version of a train braking, you may have bumped the rotor backing plate during your install. I did that once while swapping my shocks. It's fairly flimsy and the tolerance between it and the rotor is tight.
Remove your wheel, turn the steering wheel fully toward whichever side you want to check, and look at the inside of the rotor. If it's the plate, you'll be able to see where it's touching the rotor and you can just bend it back with into place with minimal effort.
Remove your wheel, turn the steering wheel fully toward whichever side you want to check, and look at the inside of the rotor. If it's the plate, you'll be able to see where it's touching the rotor and you can just bend it back with into place with minimal effort.
- Location
- Brooklyn New York/Queens
- Car
- 2007 FX35 AWD
Make sure you put back all your clips in for the brake pads.
It was indeed the backing plate. Couldn't see the contact area at first but used a flashlight and saw an area that looked suspect. I bent the plate back on both sides and so far so good. Thanks for all your help
