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Subject:Re: rubbing brakes.
From:EMZ
Date:Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:23:50 -0400

If you can turn the wheels with your hands, this is normal.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 17 Sep 1998, Kurt Stoppkotte wrote:

> I replaced the brake pads on my '84 Westfalia which then caused them to
> rub on the rotors.  I then turned my rotors and replaced the calipers.
> Same story.   I have put some miles on since and there has been no
> change.  Does anyone know what may be causing this or whether the wheels
> should in fact turn freely (when I spin the wheels they make one to two
> rotations).  It's not the bearings, I checked.  Could this be a problem
> with the master cylinder and is there any test which can be performed?
> Any and all ideas, hints, sugestions are appreciated.
>
> Kurt Stoppkotte
> '84 Westfalia (love/hate relationship)
>
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