Check for loose or missing bolts. Check also for incorrect wheel rim, incorrect rotor, or incorrect caliper.
year of car/truck ? if its a Dodge truck look at brake caliper adapter for wear,check caliper retaining clips if their broken they will let the caliper move up in the caliper adapter hitting tour wheel hub . is the wheel right one for veh ? If you just changed the pads and did not compress the caliper piston all the way down. the caliper can rub against the wheel. The whole caliper floats and if the piston is not fully compressed it can hit the wheel with the new pads on.
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Why would a car jerk to the right when applying the brakes?
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Are brakes and caliper the same on a 2003 Nissan?
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