Washington DC Maxima

I was just out washing my car this morning and I notice one of my front brake pads was extremely more worn than the other.. What does this mean?? I just had the pads changed last year.

djmaxski

That the more worn out one is rubbing the rotor even though you aren't pressing on the brake?????????

DanNY

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siezed brake piston. it's probably overheating your rotor too. time to get a remanufactured or rebuilt brake caliper.

bill99gxe

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It could be:

- a sticky caliper, which may need to be rebuilt.
- crud/air in the brake lines, which may need to be flushed out with fresh fluid.
- defective brake pad (uneven wear)
- warped rotors, with one side worse than the other.

At a minimum, I would get your rotors turned/replaced dependent upon their condition. Also getting fresh brake fluid in and bleeding is good as well. That, of course is in addition to needing new pads. Visit the 4th gen forum for part numbers/prices of typical brake parts.....

DanNY

iTrader: (14)

siezed brake piston. it's probably overheating your rotor too. time to get a remanufactured or rebuilt brake caliper.

bill99gxe

iTrader: (1)

with this, although it *could* only be a rotor. The front caliper rebuild kit part number/info is in a Sticky post on the 4th gen forum.......

Washington DC Maxima

is wrong with it tomorrow...

gabuchu

Which side is it worn? If it is the outers, it could be lack of lubrication. The part where the caliper mounts to the bracket should be able to move. If it is the inner, then it should be the piston seal and needs to be rebuilt or replaced.

Washington DC Maxima

person to ask me that(my buddy who usually does my brakes ask that too). It's the outter as far as I can tell. I'm going over 1max2nv's house in a few minutes to work on the brakes. Thanks again..