binxta1

Hi all hope somone can help me,had my front pads changed to day and noticed the car does'nt free wheel like it used to think the pads are catching slightly is this normal do the calipers need time to adjust can i do anything myself to solve it as the garage is'nt open on sunday and will need the car monday.The pads i had on were low if its any use and the ones i had put on are the right ones cheers

Hoppy

Hello bin, and welcome

Sounds like sticky calipers, or need to break-in new pads, but could be other things. Don't take chances with brakes.

How long since you had the calipers properly serviced? If your old pads are flat, presumably some time, and now they've gone from max travel to min.

Suggest you get them properly looked at, bleed with fresh fluid, check caliper pistons and seals.

Richard.

Hoppy

Bin, if you're driving along with brakes binding, you will probably notice nothing until you want to stop. Your brakes will be absolutely red-hot and completely useless. Take care

binxta1

Thanks lads for the advice trying to sort it to-day Iforgot to say that i had the hand brake altered i'll jack her up to see which sides catching but i think im right in saying that the hand brake only works the rear calipers??any comments would be apreciated

Hoppy

Hand brake is mechanical drum, inside rear bells.

binxta1

all sorted now thanks for the tips near-side caliper was sticking on the top slider working perfectly now after a bit of cleaning and greasing