TONYORT

just changed my brakes front and rear as well as resurfaced the rotors. the car worked fine for two days now the front pass side is dragging hard like it wont return to the non engaged position. i'm getting an ABS light , stability control light and a level sensor light. the only thing i can think is these lights are caused by the dragging brakes, when i replaced the pads on the front Driver side i accidentally popped out one of the pistons on the caliper so i had to disconnect the caliper and reinstall the piston on the work bench. i then bled the brakes at the corner only. the only thing i can think is there is air in the system . but would that cause the brakes to stay engaged ? any advice would be appreciated.

5v/cyl

You got dirt in it or a seal is not seated properly. Just one grain of sand can hang up the piston.

TONYORT

so i just went outside and jacked the car up and all four corners are dragging hard. its like someone is stepping on the brake. i can move the wheels but there is drag on them. is there any other way i can relieve the pressure so the move without resistance. any advice would be appreciated. i checked the fuses for the brakes and they seem to be fine.

allroaddave

Did you replace the rotors as well as the pads?

If not, there's probably a pretty good lip around the circumference that is interferring with the new pads.....

TONYORT

i replace the rotors and pads all seem to be smooth and true. the brakes are literally on and they will not re-trackt . it's like some one is slightly stepping on the brake with just enough drag. my wife was coming home from the store and noticed that the car did not want to get up to speed . the ABS light came on as well as the stability control light and the level sensor light . how crazy is that. so she pulled over and sat for about 1/2 hour till i got there. at which point i drove the car home with no issues. then the next morning after i inspected all the brakes for movement and any obstructions it did it again. ????????????

awdjunkies

Sounds like either dirt/debris OR the Piston needs to be realigned/retracted. Did you bleed the lines?

TONYORT

i'm about to bleed the whole system this morning. what would cause all four conners to drag? it's like there is pressure on the whole system. mind you we drove the car for over 200 miles after the brake job . very puzzling ?@*%$@%....

awdjunkies

Perhaps Air bubble(s) in the system, and it took that long to travel( your 200 mile trip).

TONYORT

i alway thought that air in the system would cause a soft peddle. can it do the opposite as well?

awdjunkies

Yes, it does cause the old "soft pedal" feel but at this point it's always worth a look. More than likely though, it just may end up being the caliper/piston that needs readjusting. Good Luck and report back.