I recently replaced all disc brake pads on all 4 wheels on my 04 4x4. I also replaced the 2 font rotors but I did not bleed the brake system. Since about that time, I have noticed my MPG take a nose dive! Also, when I am stopped at a light, if I take my foot of the brake the truck will not even really move unless I give it some gas. So, obviously something is holding it back. How should I go about fixing this problem? I appreciate any good help. Thanks,

 

Your caliper/calipers are hanging up. Did you lube the sliders during the brake job?

 

maybe I did not lube them enough? Do you think it would be worth it to re lube them all? Also, should I be able to turn the rotors with my hand while the brake pads are on and in the calipers? I remember them not wanting to turn. Is that normal?

 

Well they should turn, but if its really hard to turn them...not exactly good. I just had $300 front brake job yesterday, my passenger side lower slide pin was siezed and my caliper pistons were siezed, original 1997 front brake system so I told them to buy it all and tell me when it was done.

To answer your question though, definetly make sure those slider pins are really slippery! Gob the antisieze right to them! Show no mercy! lol Also make sure your pistons look alright.