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Uneven Brake WEAR WTF??

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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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I checked my rear pads a few days ago on the driver side and they were prety low, so I went out got me some new pads....the fronts are still good.....proceeded to take "apart" the rear driver side calipers....installed new pads....etc etc....went over to the pass side started taking apart and noticed that the pads had alot more life than the driver side!!! I picked up both sets of pad and compared them.....

1 both driver side pads are worn uneven
2. seems the driver side was "used" more....
3. pass side pads are worn uneven too but are not worn down to almos tnothing like the driver sdie...

What could be causing this?? no track events yet....no frozen calipers....both my wheels lock up if I pull the ebrake.......any suggestions??

Thanks Jose..
Old Jun 6, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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Default Re: Uneven Brake WEAR WTF?? (SlowCivicHmm)

Im not sure either...but it almost seems like it would be the rotors...like some were resurfaced and not the others or something.
Old Jun 6, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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History: rear disc coversion done in January of 03, resurfaced all rotors, axxis pads all around, SS brake lines, DOT4 synthetic brake fluid.....

So everything seems or seemed up to par.....car stops fine....
Old Jun 6, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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Does it pull to a certain side under braking conditions?
Old Jun 6, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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uneven tire pressure in the rear tires????
Old Jun 6, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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This may not be it, but when I had new brake pads put in (front) on my Civic, I forgot to remove the brake fluid reservoir cap to relieve the pressure when the piston is pushed back into the caliper...it was too late, and when I pushed the piston in on the left side front caliper, all this fluid leaked out. I thought I ruptured the brake line, but it was ok. So I continued with the brake pad install with the cap REMOVED, and it was fine. When I went to test drive the car, it pulled hard as hell to the left...I was like WTF...then I remembered the cap being not removed...I re-bled my brakes like 5 times, and the pulling to the side is a bit less, but I think I permanently kinda damaged the brake line/hydraulic system for that side.
Old Apr 5, 2024 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SloCivicHMM
I checked my rear pads a few days ago on the driver side and they were prety low, so I went out got me some new pads....the fronts are still good.....proceeded to take "apart" the rear driver side calipers....installed new pads....etc etc....went over to the pass side started taking apart and noticed that the pads had alot more life than the driver side!!! I picked up both sets of pad and compared them.....

1 both driver side pads are worn uneven
2. seems the driver side was "used" more....
3. pass side pads are worn uneven too but are not worn down to almos tnothing like the driver sdie...

What could be causing this?? no track events yet....no frozen calipers....both my wheels lock up if I pull the ebrake.......any suggestions??

Thanks Jose..
The dealer says the pins on the caliper were sticking so the left front pad was at 8 and the right front was at 4! I expected the regular maintenance would inspect, clean and lubricate disc calipers but I guess they prefer to let things go until expensive repairs are necessary, instead of doing preventative maintenance!
Old Apr 5, 2024 | 12:43 PM
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Its not uncommon on these older hondas. Given that you changed alot of parts I'm hoping the left and right rotors weren't interchanged. Additionally, the set screws have to be tightened evenly, and have the right coumtersink pattern to ensure the rotor sits correctly.
A good measure is to service the slide pins at every oil change, (in my experience) and more frequently if you'regoing to track the car. However, the pin sleeves get inundated with stale/hardened grease so just greasing the pins will cause seizing when at temp. Soak it and use a fine pick to get out as much as you can without damaging the pin boot. Also use only high temp (HMP) grease on these parts.
Last tip is ensure your rear bushings are okay, and your alignment is good. Hope that helps.
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