Pad/disk contact?

As the saga continues, I've hopefully completed installing the new calipers (and new rotors/pads) on the rear of my Maxda MX-3.. Just after I was done I was able to spin the rotor without any contact or noise from the pads.. after bleeding the lines, there now seems to be constant contact between the pads and rotors on both sides of the car. The rotor will spin 1/2 turn then come to a stop (and also you can hear the pads making a sort of grinding sound). I guess I'll find out when I actually put the tire on if maybe it will go away, but how much drag should there be? If there is too much, how do I solve it (I mean there isn't heck of a lot that can really be adjusted), or does it just disappeate as the pads get worn in?

Also, how much should I torque the tire nuts?

Thanks in advance, Dan

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DS
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There should be some light resistance. If you are turning the rotor by itself, a half turn is about right.

I'd guess between 85 and 110ft-lbs. You'll have to check where in that range your car is in the service manual.

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Brent P

Hmmm, what do you usually work on, tractors? 12mm car nuts are usually in the

65/75 ft lb range.

Dave Baker - Puma Race Engines

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Dave Baker

Bolt the wheels on, run it down the road, if ya don't see any smoke your probably OK. Put your hand on the wheels, if one or the other is hotter, recheck it, if both appear to be the same & not overly hot, run it, your done. Good luck.

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PA-ter

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