Brake pad wear

vstolpner · 02-17-2017, 05:20 PM

Hi everyone,
So my car is getting serviced and I got a call saying that my inner pads are practically done when my outside pads are practically new.

The advisor said that this is a normal occurrence but is the first time I've ever heard of this happening.

Has anyone heard of this before?

Thanks in advance!!

fiehlsport · 02-17-2017, 06:35 PM

Interesting, I wonder if stuck slide-pins on the calipers could cause this? As a data point, my brakes (front and rear) did not wear in that fashion. It was pretty even before each set of pads were replaced.

vstolpner · 02-17-2017, 08:12 PM

That was my thought as well. I want to chat with technician tomorrow and see what they say. I don't mind replacing the pads, but if something is wrong I would want that fixed...

vstolpner · 02-20-2017, 12:51 AM

So finally got the wheels off and used my caliper to get all the measurements. Wanted to see if anyone has experience of this being normal or not?

Front right pad 6.3 inside / 7.9 outside
Front left pad 3.7 inside / 8.9 outside
Front left disc 7.4mm

Also, since I'm going to be replacing pads anyway, any suggestions? Anyone do any comparisons between OEM and aftermarket?

Lastly - the rotors are smooth but there are some ridges, so I'm wondering if I should be replacing them at the same time? Don't feel like shelling out an extra $150 if I don't have to.

Again, any recommendations or experiences would be great ... Thanks!!

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vstolpner Captain 25 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2019 F39 X2 m35i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Brake pad wear Hi everyone, So my car is getting serviced and I got a call saying that my inner pads are practically done when my outside pads are practically new. The advisor said that this is a normal occurrence but is the first time I've ever heard of this happening. Has anyone heard of this before? Thanks in advance!!
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fiehlsport Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '13 X1 xDrive35i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Endwell, NY iTrader: (1)	Interesting, I wonder if stuck slide-pins on the calipers could cause this? As a data point, my brakes (front and rear) did not wear in that fashion. It was pretty even before each set of pads were replaced.
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vstolpner Captain 25 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2019 F39 X2 m35i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	That was my thought as well. I want to chat with technician tomorrow and see what they say. I don't mind replacing the pads, but if something is wrong I would want that fixed...
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02-20-2017, 12:51 AM	#4
vstolpner Captain 25 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2019 F39 X2 m35i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	So finally got the wheels off and used my caliper to get all the measurements. Wanted to see if anyone has experience of this being normal or not? Front right pad 6.3 inside / 7.9 outside Front left pad 3.7 inside / 8.9 outside Front left disc 7.4mm Also, since I'm going to be replacing pads anyway, any suggestions? Anyone do any comparisons between OEM and aftermarket? Lastly - the rotors are smooth but there are some ridges, so I'm wondering if I should be replacing them at the same time? Don't feel like shelling out an extra $150 if I don't have to. Again, any recommendations or experiences would be great ... Thanks!!
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