Repost (w/ pics): (John/Glen/Steve/Jeff...anyone!?) My brake pads are scraping against rotors...
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Repost (w/ pics): (John/Glen/Steve/Jeff...anyone!?) My brake pads are scraping against rotors...
This is my driver side...the brake pad is right up against the rotor on both sides (fronts). Any potential for damage? I've noticed the noise for a few weeks, just didn't occur to me to check. Duh! (the red thing is my flash light)
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Have you replaced the pads.?....
Reason I ask, If I remember correctly, there's a raised lip on part of the piston that needs to be oriented correctly. Are they wearing evenly, or more on the outside like the first picture looks?
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couple things - first - the pads should touch the rotor - but
just barely - they float there until you squeeze the brakes. Second - if there is a dragging pad problem - 9 times out of ten its the caliper slides that arent moving correctly. Your pad looks to be uneven in its wear so I would think one of the caliper slides isn't "floating" properly. I havent really looked at our stock fonrt caliper much (hasnt been on my car very long) - but you can buy caliper lube at any parts store and try that first on the slides. You may have to swap new pads in to combat the uneven wear that you already have. When its working right you should be able to spin the wheel without any noticeable sound - but the pad will be right up against the rotor.
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lube the slides - or take it to the dealer ASAP - the dragging
creates a heat condition and eventually you can ruin your rotors and calipers this way (I did it on the A4 once and had to be towed in rural PA - nothing like a midnight brake job)