Did you happen to look at the rubber dust boots in the caliper? If they were torn, the pistons may have been contaminated/rusted, so that when you pushed them in to make room for the new pads, they are not quite as free as they should be.
Were the pistons difficult to retract?
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Originally Posted by BodhiBenz1987
When I lift the wheel off the ground you can really feel the resistance when turning it by hand (and hear it scraping).
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With the tire off the ground, kick it hard on the outboard side at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Then spin the wheel and see if it still drags.