1996 Dodge Caravan Replaced Front Brake Pads Now Caliper Hits Rim Ive Done Many

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
260,000 MILES
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THOMASCARDWELL
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i replaced the front brake pads and now the caliper hits the rim, ive done many many many brake jobs and never had this happen, ive taken it apart 5 times now and still the caliper hits the rim
Feb 11, 2013 at 1:16 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Look on the inside of the wheel to see if the caliper is hitting it on the top or side. Look on the caliper too to see where the rub marks are.

Exactly what sound are you hearing? If it's a clicking sound when applying the brake pedal, look for a warped rotor and a groove worn into the knuckle. The pads under pressure will grab in those grooves and click when the rotor shoves them back and forth.
Feb 21, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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