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Replacing pads replacing front pads, the rotor is sticking on the right hand side. i have replaced the pads and rotors about a year ago and i dont understand why one rotor is sticking

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This is usualy associated with either a bad caliper or the brake line to that caliper colapsing not allowing the fluid to release pressure therefore keeping the pads in contact with the rotor causing the drag.

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