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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:27 AM
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I have a 92 base model with J55 brakes. It appears the brake pads in my left front are wearing more on one end of the pads. Could I have a bleeding issue on one of the brake pistons within the caliper? Maybe one of the pistons are hanging up?
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 04:36 PM
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Could be. Remove and inspect the pads for not being bound up in the caliper bracket. Push each piston in a bit to see if they move freely or if one has higher resistance to this or not. See if they drag a bit with the wheels off the ground as well on that side.

Not going to be a bleeding issue, if there was air in the system it would effect that side but the entire side not just one piston or the other.
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Thanks for the info
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Like rubie said, make sure the pads are in correctly.
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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Sounds like its time to replace the calipers if the pad is positioned correctly.

Good luck!
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