Skinhead
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« on: October 04, 2010, 06:49:51 PM » |
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I recently changed the front pads on my '99 IS. One side was almost gone, the other was still decent. Have you noticed one side wearing more/faster than the other?
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bigdog99
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2010, 07:05:41 PM » |
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may want to check the pistons. sounds like one is stuck.
changed mine tqice in 78,000 miles. waste of money both times. the rear was once in 78,k. still had a lot left.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2010, 04:56:02 AM » |
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may want to check the pistons. sounds like one is stuck.
changed mine tqice in 78,000 miles. waste of money both times. the rear was once in 78,k. still had a lot left.
Thanks for the advice, both pistons were free however, and there was no indication of brake drag prior to the change. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 05:59:39 AM » |
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Just changed mine 2 weeks back and both were worn down even. ordered from Jake Wilson -68 bucks- best price I could find-for both sides--
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2010, 06:11:32 AM » |
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I just did front and rear. Bought from my local shop for I think about $75 for all three sets.
And somebody must do some serious down shifting. 78k, wow, and I'm on my second set I've replaced in the front and 1st replacement for the rear at 44k.
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2010, 06:41:14 AM » |
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check that the caliper slide pins are freely moving. I always use a light coat of anti-sieze on them. check that the disk float buttons (probably wrong term for them) are not slighty corroded, thereby preventing the disc from floating.
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2010, 07:40:52 AM » |
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Mine wore very even and were worn out at 20,500 miles. I must be stopping more than accelerating.  |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2010, 07:50:21 AM » |
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Mine wore very even and were worn out at 20,500 miles. I must be stopping more than accelerating. Looks like you could have gotten a couple more stops out of those pads on the left.  That's what I like to see, replacement when needed! |
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2010, 06:26:15 PM » |
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Make sure the slides are free sometimes they bind and cause wear.
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