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Old 10-05-2011, 01:26 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
Take the front brake pads out and the wheels will still not turn much more than before. The drag is primarily in your differential and transmission output shaft.

I did that.
Rotation was 0.75 with pads in and 1.5 with pads removed.
Rotation was cut by 50% due to brake drag.


I will get some brake cleaner and grease and clean them up to see if they work any better.
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