1999 Jeep Wrangler Front disc brakes locked up

Tiny
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  • 1999 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 102,000 MILES
I just replaced the front pads and rotors on the Jeep. When I tried to drive it, the front wheels would not turn. The new rotors and pads look identical to the old ones. I have bled the brakes and actually loosened the nuts that attach the calipers to the rotors. This helped a little but the pads are still in constant contact with the rotors. There was no problem when I placed the caliper and pads onto the rotor, there was plenty of clearance then. I have changed pads and rotors on about six vehicles previously and have never seen anything like this. Any ideas?
Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 9:36 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Tighten those nuts back up.

Crack open the bleeder valves first, does that cause them to free up? If not try regreasing the slide rails and make sure the pads arent too thick.

If thatss all good chances are the calipers are siezing up
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