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vinuneuro 09-25-2005 04:31 PM

Uneven brake pad wear
 
I just looked at the brake pads from outside the wheel. While the front right pad has less than 1mm left on it, the right one has about 3mm. What's with the difference? :dunno:

Does anyone know which side the front brake pad sensor is on? I am wondering why the Check Control message hasn't come up yet.

UCrewX5 09-25-2005 04:42 PM

Front wear sensor is on the left (driver's) side, and the rear is on the right (passenger's) side for U.S. spec vehicles.

vinuneuro 09-25-2005 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCrewX5
Front wear sensor is on the left (driver's) side, and the rear is on the right (passenger's) side for U.S. spec vehicles.

Are there any specific reasons one side would wear significantly more than the other?

UCrewX5 09-25-2005 06:57 PM

See http://www.mightyautoparts.com/pdf/articles/gb0898.pdf for some possibilities

Rob_ 09-25-2005 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Are there any specific reasons one side would wear significantly more than the other?

A sticking caliper, caliper slide bolts or brake pad to caliper contact points not lubricated. Although your readings are not out of the ordinary.

vinuneuro 09-25-2005 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_
A sticking caliper, caliper slide bolts or brake pad to caliper contact points not lubricated. Although your readings are not out of the ordinary.

At what difference, would you consider there to be something wrong. I just looked, didn't actually measure. The difference seems pretty significant.

Rob_ 09-25-2005 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
At what difference, would you consider there to be something wrong. I just looked, didn't actually measure. The difference seems pretty significant.

I would be a little concerned if it were a difference of 4mm or above.

Bill K 09-26-2005 09:47 AM

I wouldnt worry about it unless the car drags to one side because of it. Just replace the pads.


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