Brake pads wearing unevenly – causes?
Inner pads on front are down to metal while outer ones barely worn. Calipers were freed up and greased, but still uneven wear after 10k. Thinking bad sliders again or maybe wrong pads? Any advice before buying replacements?
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Uneven pad wear almost always points to sticking caliper pistons or seized sliders- even if they move, they might not return fully. But wrong pad shape or poor quality can worsen it too. When I had this, I went for better-fitting aftermarket pads with anti-rattle clips. Found a good range at https://elartcom.eu/categories/brake-pads-3 - they have pads grouped by axle and car type, including ones with extra shims for smoother operation. Replaced both pads and sliders, chose ceramic for less dust, and wear has been even ever since. Check your caliper rebuild kit too, but good pads make a difference. Worth browsing their category- easy to find exact match.