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Old 04-13-2017, 11:17 AM   #12
davepl
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Re: New disc calipers and pads won't go on rotor

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Originally Posted by rocknss View Post
At least you didn't do what this guy did!!
I did that once. I was taking my car in somewhere, got the call a spot was free, had my brakes apart to measure the axle flange, and "threw everything back together" without even a trouble-light. Big mistake.

Didn't make a horrible sound, didn't really drive much different (it was just a couple of miles) but MAN did I feel like an idiot when they saw it!

Then I came on here and told everyone just now :-P It happens...
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