What would cause my brakes to wear unevenly?

The most common cause of unevenly worn brake pads is what mechanics call Disc Thickness Variation or DTV. Any small difference in the thickness of your discs will cause the brake pad to wear down differently over time. Another cause of uneven brake pad wear is the brake calipers.

What does uneven brake pad wear mean?

Uneven brake pad wear is when a brake pad or a set of brake pads wear out quicker compared to the other side of the car, truck or van. When this happens, brake pads will have to be changed well before its used up, costing time and money to buy and install a new set of brake pads.

When do you need to replace your brake pads?

But sometimes, it is very possible to lubricate and release the stuck caliper pins. And in other cases, you need to replace the calipers completely. Also, it’s likely that you will need new brake pads and rotors. A Worn-Out Shims; Whenever there is a brake job done on your car or replace a brake pad, you must replace the shims.

What causes brake pads and rotors to get out of alignment?

As long as the piece that’s lodged in there is not removed, your rotor will eventually get damaged and will at the least need to be resurfaced and possibly replaced again. Please note that when something gets stocked in your brakes, it can even cause your brake pads to get out of alignment and cause uneven pad wear.

Why do my new brake pads make noise?

In some situations, the rotor is the main issue that causes brake noise. Sometimes, the rotors are not machined carefully, which creates a rough surface meshing with the new pads.

How do you change brake pads on a Boxster?

The first step is to jack up the car and remove the road wheel (slightly loosen the lug nuts before you lift the car off of the ground). This will expose the brake caliper that presses the pads against the disc. Make sure that the parking brake is off when you start to work on the pads.

What happens to brake pads as they wear down?

Every time the brake pads come in contact with the rotor, they wear down a little. They become thinner and thinner until they can no longer do their jobs. The pistons continue to push the brake pads closer to the rotors, until they are fully extended.

Can you replace front and rear brake pads at the same time?

You can replace your brake pads in pairs (the front or the rear) at the same time or separately. If your front brake pads are in need of repair or replacement, your mechanic can fix this issue independently. It’s also important to note that your front and rear brake pads wear at very different rates.

What causes a car to judder after a brake change?

Note the emphasis on the word even, as uneven pad deposits on the rotor face are the number one, and almost exclusive cause of brake judder or vibration. Improper bedding of your brakes after replacement can cause the issues you are talking about. To fix this, you’ll need to take your rotors back off and have them re-burnished.