Martik wrote:
> 93 Nissan Altima, Rear, at least 100,000 kms and 6-7 years on the pads. Did
> not think the info was relevant but your 'kind' words convinced me
> otherwise.
>
> "Al Bundy" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> >
> >
> > JazzMan wrote:
> >> Martik wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Is it advisable to switch pads from the left to the right wheel to even
> >> > out
> >> > wear. The pads are worn 1/4" on one side and approx 1/8 on the other.
> >>
> >> No. Find out why the one side wore faster, likely the caliper
> >> is either frozen or sticking, or the slider pins are seized.
> >>
> >> JazzMan
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> >
> > The poster refuses to say what kind of vehicle he's talking about or
> > how much mileage he has on those pads. Sometimes that wear pattern will
> > occur every time with certain designs and there is nothing wrong with
> > the installation or maintenance. If he got 50,000 miles off them it
> > means one thing and if he got 12,000 it means something else.
> > Don't even ask whether they are front or rear.
> >
In that case you just need a fresh brake job with NEW parts.