Q: I've replaced pads, caliper, brake hose and rotor and still have issues with that particular wheel. I don't know what else to do.

asked by on October 09, 2017

Like I said I replaced all the above. I torqued to the specs. When you try to turn the rotor by hand it takes an act of super strength. I've never seen this before. 16 ft torque pds is nothing

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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