1993 Rusty rotors
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The main issue you have to watch is whether the rotors are pitted or not. If the surface is smooth just driving and braking a little will clean them up typically. If the rotors are pitted then you'll likely have to resurface or replace the rotors.
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Okay I pulled the wheel today. I pulled the pads and the caliper off. The caliper is not seized. I tested it to make sure the Piston was moving in and out. So the Piston is not seized. The pads are correct but the outer pad had rust on it. It's clear that this particular pad is not coming in contact with the rotor. And I can't figure out why. I pulled out the caliper pins and they are greased properly and moving back and forward. What could this possibly be? Do I need to buy new rotors or something? I made sure to tighten down the bolts really well and I re torque the wheels to 100 foot pounds.
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Okay I pulled the wheel today. I pulled the pads and the caliper off. The caliper is not seized. I tested it to make sure the Piston was moving in and out. So the Piston is not seized. The pads are correct but the outer pad had rust on it. It's clear that this particular pad is not coming in contact with the rotor. And I can't figure out why. I pulled out the caliper pins and they are greased properly and moving back and forward. What could this possibly be? Do I need to buy new rotors or something? I made sure to tighten down the bolts really well and I re torque the wheels to 100 foot pounds.
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