Should front rotors spin freely? Mine dont..
09-29-10, 01:59 PM
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Should front rotors spin freely? Mine dont..
Should i be able to spin my front rotors when the wheels are off freely? By that i mean I fling it and it keep spinning. Mine turn but with some pressure applied...
09-29-10, 02:28 PM
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you should NOT be able to either spin it freely, like a BMX bike or have resistance that you would need a pipe wrench to make it rotate.
It should rotate with your hand but not freewheel, if it doesnt i would take the caliper off and take a looksy
09-29-10, 02:54 PM
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there should be pressure because the pads sit on the rotor kinda. this way, it keeps the pads warm
09-29-10, 02:58 PM
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Quote:
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there should be pressure because the pads sit on the rotor kinda. this way, it keeps the pads warm
NO, no pressure. Contact yes, but no pressure
09-29-10, 06:08 PM
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ok then all is normal, thanks guys.
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you should NOT be able to either spin it freely, like a BMX bike or have resistance that you would need a pipe wrench to make it rotate.
It should rotate with your hand but not freewheel, if it doesnt i would take the caliper off and take a looksy
10-03-10, 01:55 PM
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It probably won't spin more than a 1/2 turn flinging it by hand, with the wheel/tire mounted you would probably get a rotation or two with the added weight.
It's normal.
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