Dan Sarandrea (Phila)
Waitin' On Parts...
What's the sense of the forum regarding brake pad wear relative to front vs rear?
Here's why I am asking. I disassembled my brakes today to repaint the caliper brackets. I could not help but notice that the front brake pads are still very very meaty, as in you would have a hard time telling them from brand new thickness. On the other hand, the rear brake pads were very well worn, probably at 25% remaining friction material thickness.
I will post actual dimensions later for reference.
Items of note:
1. All pads have the same mileage on them, approx. 4,500 miles.
2. All pads show even wear, inner vs outer.
3. Brake pedal is firm.
4. The car "feels" like it does more of its braking at the rear, based on how much nose dive happens in various braking situations.
5. The front tires can be locked up with the needed pedal pressure.
6. Brake pedal travel seems a bit longer lately, which now makes sense looking at how much the rears are worn.
7. No signs of system external leakage.
8. Just a hint of pedal pulsation on lighter braking which is probably a little bit of rotor warpage; spin testing all four corners shows that the left front is probably the one that's mildly warped.
Here's why I am asking. I disassembled my brakes today to repaint the caliper brackets. I could not help but notice that the front brake pads are still very very meaty, as in you would have a hard time telling them from brand new thickness. On the other hand, the rear brake pads were very well worn, probably at 25% remaining friction material thickness.
I will post actual dimensions later for reference.
Items of note:
1. All pads have the same mileage on them, approx. 4,500 miles.
2. All pads show even wear, inner vs outer.
3. Brake pedal is firm.
4. The car "feels" like it does more of its braking at the rear, based on how much nose dive happens in various braking situations.
5. The front tires can be locked up with the needed pedal pressure.
6. Brake pedal travel seems a bit longer lately, which now makes sense looking at how much the rears are worn.
7. No signs of system external leakage.
8. Just a hint of pedal pulsation on lighter braking which is probably a little bit of rotor warpage; spin testing all four corners shows that the left front is probably the one that's mildly warped.