Yesterday, I rotated the tires myself by lifting one wheel at a time and using the spare wheel.

Because my W124 is rear wheel drive car, I expected that the front wheels spin as freely as bicycle wheels when lifted.

However, the wheels stop soon after I let them.

I also removed the wheel, grabbed the brake rotor, and spun it. The rotor stopped the moment I let it.

Is this normal?


I went to local Midas shop, and they said that was normal. Instead, they pointed out that my rear rotors were grooved.

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1992 300D 2.5 turbo diesel. 319 k miles.
124.128 chassis, 602.962 engine, 722.418 tranny.