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I put new brakes,rotors and calipers on and when I tighten the top caliper bolt,the wheel won't turn,my problem seems to be in the emg.brake part.I have gone back through and put all the old parts back on and still when I put the top caiper bolt in,the wheel won't turn

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Well sir did you lock the emergency brakes before you do the job or is it something that you figured out after the job was completed

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You haven't screwed the caliper piston back in far enough

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SOURCE: I'm working on a 2003 Buick Lesabre's rear brakes.

It may have a allen head on that model.

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SOURCE: WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER AND

Can you post some pics? The screws on the rotor are there to hold things together while the vehicle is assembled. If there are bolts/screws holding the rotor to the hub they do not need to be reinstalled. However I think you may have other issues. Can you turn the rotor without the wheel on by hand with the crew tight? A you sure you have the right parts?

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