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Yea, I will give it a whirl just need the temps to raise a bit here in the North. I did my warm air dance this morning but no luck yet.

I cleaned those suckers good and lubed the pins put it all back together and get the drag I have described. I know it is the piston not retracting because if I take a screwdriver and gently push the pads back the wheel spins freely.

I can also hear them rubbing while riding at low speeds. The rotors don't overheat like a real brake drag. I did not remove the front wheel during the process so I know I did not screw the alignment up.

Interesting little problem just enough to bug you, if you know what I mean.

Thanks Guys

I realize this a older pot and you probably already know. I don't think you have a problem. The dirty pistons, I have seen, do not push out like they should. This would explain why the wheel spun more freely before cleaning. After cleaning all pistons where moving out like they should.

Not mentioned, but were new pads installed?
 
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