Odd Pad wear..
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Odd Pad wear..
I put on track wheels today and took a look at the brake pads. It appears the outboard pad was in good shape and the inboard pad was nearly worn out. Pads are stock GM for an 08 with Z51 package, about one year old.
Any ideas...
Any ideas...
Melting Slicks
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Obviously not 
. With the pistons inboard, that's indeed the cause. And even when they slide freely, there's usually a bit more wear on the piston side with asymmetric calipers. You need to clean and lube them every 'X' thousands of miles, especially if you use the car in the rain. Good luck.
. With the pistons inboard, that's indeed the cause. And even when they slide freely, there's usually a bit more wear on the piston side with asymmetric calipers. You need to clean and lube them every 'X' thousands of miles, especially if you use the car in the rain. Good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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Okay boys, I took a long look today. Inboard pad worn on all four wheels. Pretty much worn out on the fronts. Outboard pads near new. Calipers move easily with light hand pressure. Obvously something is wrong. Brake fluid a little over full. No sign of hub or bearing play.
Car is pretty much a daily driver with regular autocross days.
Car is pretty much a daily driver with regular autocross days.
Pro
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From: Rowlett TX
[QUOTE=Batman 357;1584159121]I put on track wheels today and took a look at the brake pads. QUOTE]
TRACK? What kind of track?
Heavy track use is death to the whole braking system unless maintained correctly. Which most of us know. But that still doesn't explain uneven wear. If it was just one I'd say the caliper was sticking, but all 4? That's above my mechanical skills....hopefully some one experienced in that category can help. Good Luck!
TRACK? What kind of track?
Heavy track use is death to the whole braking system unless maintained correctly. Which most of us know. But that still doesn't explain uneven wear. If it was just one I'd say the caliper was sticking, but all 4? That's above my mechanical skills....hopefully some one experienced in that category can help. Good Luck!
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