Q: Bmw 328i wont start after i change amthe set of pads on a front wheel?

asked by on July 15, 2017

My brother and I change a set of brake pads on the driver front wheel.. after that the car does not want to start...

My car has 65500 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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