2001 Dodge Stratus noise after changing front breaks

2001 DODGE STRATUS
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JUSTME319
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Noises problem
2001 Dodge Stratus 6 cyl 168000 miles

I changed the front break pads went well and drove it. It drove fine and the breaks worked well but there is a scraping sound from one of the front wheels. Did I do something wrong or miss something?
Jun 19, 2009 at 3:32 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You're going to have to inspect your own work; we can't see the car from here. Look for a slightly bent splash shield, a warped rotor, or rust buildup that wasn't cleaned from behind the rotor. That rust will make the rotor wobble, and the caliper will slide back and forth on the mounting knuckles. If the mounting points are not lubed with high temperature brake grease, notches are ground into the mounts and the pads catch on them as the rotor wobbles. That can make a scraping or a clicking sound when the brakes are applied. The splash shield will make noise all the time or it can change a little when cornering, but usually doesn't change when braking.

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Jun 23, 2009 at 9:02 PM