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Front wheels will not spin

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
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Replaced rotors and brake pads, got in and pumped the brakes, put it into drive and reverse but it wont move. Any ideas? Could it have to do with having steel rims on with the new pads? Maybe caliper is touching the rim.
Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 10:16 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Are you certain the pads are properly installed? Was this an issue prior to the pad replacement? If it wasn't, take a look through this link. It explains how the procedure is done. Confirm that none of the steps were missed and let me know your thoughts or questions.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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Everything was installed properly, that's why I'm so confused.
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Just to add my thoughts. I would suggest lifting the vehicle off the ground for all 4 wheels and put it in gear and see which specific tires are effected. If all the tires are affected then you have an issue with the master cylinder. If other combinations then it could be other things. Until we know which tires are not moving then we are not sure what the issue is.

Also, which wheels did you replace the brakes on? All four? Just front/rear?
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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I replaced all the brakes, but I figured out the problem. I have steel rims on and with the new pads, the caliper is flush against the rim. Currently looking for different rims. Thank you for your help.
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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That shouldn't have happened. Are they factory wheels?
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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Factory is 14x5.5, the rims on it are 14x6.
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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What doesn't make sense to me is are the wheels different then what was on there before you did the brakes? I understand the caliper will move a little bit with thicker pads but that is unexpected to have them now hit the wheels. However, if they are touching, clearly that can't be. Thanks for updating us.
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 6:03 PM
Tiny
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I see. The offset most likely changed as well as rim width. That can create a problem. LOL

Take care and feel free to come back any time in the future.

Joe
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 8:28 PM

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