brakes locked 84 Firebird
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Car: 1987 camaro sc
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brakes locked 84 Firebird
I went to a mechanic and he told me that the rotor on my 84 firebird had been installed backwards. It is a one piece hub and rotor assembly. Is it possible to put the rotor on the car backwards and then install the caliper ??? The car sat for a long time. I think the caliper froze up and locked up the wheel. What should I do in regards to this mechanic.
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Re: brakes locked 84 Firebird
Your explaination may well be correct. I'd find another mechanic.
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Re: brakes locked 84 Firebird
Definately need to find another mechanic. I can understand a possible mistake if he did not pull the wheel and if it was common for cars to have a rotor that was close to the same offset either way but I have never actually seen that so get another mechanic.
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