Brake pad problem...looks like the inner pad is dead and the outer is about 70%. How can this be? No
10-20-2005, 08:09 PM
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Brake pad problem...looks like the inner pad is dead and the outer is about 70%. How can this be? No
braking problems whatsoever. No shutter, no vibration, brakes are strong, I regularily use them at up to 130MPH.
The reason I looked at them is that when coming to a stop the last few times, it felt like metal on metal (done that before). Funny thing is that the warning light never came on.
I only looked at the left side and did so with a mirror and flashlight with out removing the wheel.
Anybody else have similar problem? With what result?
The reason I looked at them is that when coming to a stop the last few times, it felt like metal on metal (done that before). Funny thing is that the warning light never came on.
I only looked at the left side and did so with a mirror and flashlight with out removing the wheel.
Anybody else have similar problem? With what result?
10-20-2005, 10:18 PM
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I believe the wear sensor is in the outer pad, that is why you didn't get a warning. Odd to wear so
unevenly. Sorry, can't give any pointers as to why... Might try the Tyrol Sport bushings, though, to free up the guide motions.
10-21-2005, 05:31 AM
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2nd that
If the guide pins are too far gone (seized) you'll need a new caliper carrier. BTDT many times, just the other day on a neighbor's Mazda 626. Be prepared, the carrier is probably $$$.
ALWAYS lube the guide pins when replacing pads.
ALWAYS lube the guide pins when replacing pads.
10-21-2005, 06:39 AM
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If they are $$$, then by all means try the TyrolSport guides...
<ul><li><a href="http://www.tyrolsport.com/audiperformance.htm">http://www.tyrolsport.com/audiperformance.htm</a</li></ul>
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