Irregular pad wear, low brake pedals, and brake fluid leaks are all potential problems when it comes to front brake pad wear. This article will go over the causes and solutions to premature front pad wear and how to perform a caliper inspection.
Caliper Inspection Tips
The design of the caliper is such that it can suffer any number of failures. The symptom caused will depend on the type of failure. Here is a break-down:
- Seized sliders – symptoms: irregular pad wear on rear, premature front pad wear and lack of stopping power and possibly low pedal
- Lack of adjustment – symptoms: low brake pedal and premature front pad wear
- Piston cup seal leaking – symptom: fluid leak seepage from piston vent and possibly friction contamination from brake fluid
Solution
A thorough inspection of the rear dis calipers will determine if they are functioning as designed. Follow the steps below:

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