Cannot get new brake pads over old rotor?

KATHLEEN CARASSELLOS

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2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
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2WD
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90,000 MILES

Can't get new brake pads over old rotor? Do I need to replace the rotors? I did hit a roo on that side.

Saturday, April 5th, 2025 AT 11:09 PM

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KEN L

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Did you retract the brake caliper all the way until it stopped? Here is a video to help, can I ask if the brakes you are replacing are front or rear?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-rear-brake-calipers-with-parking-brakes

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Sunday, April 6th, 2025 AT 1:25 PM