I have a 99 pontiac sunfire. Passenger side brakes and rotors keep wearing down after only 6 weeks. What is the problem ?
Feb 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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maybe a sticking caliper or pinched brake hose. i had this happen with a pinched brake hose. the little bracket on hose rusts and pinches hose shut.
Feb 11, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Conditions that may cause your pads to wear out sooner than expected include:
* Hardware may be causing the pads to not move freely. This can cause premature wear as the pads may be in constant contact with the rotor. It could also be a malfunctioning caliper.
* Caliper slides that are binding or seized can cause this condition.
* Caliper slides should be removed cleaned and lubricated (and replaced if corroded).
* Installing new pads on an unfinished rotor will significantly decrease the life of the pads.
* Rear brakes that are not working efficiently will cause the front brakes to work harder, causing premature wear to the front pads and rotors.
* Hardware may be causing the pads to not move freely. This can cause premature wear as the pads may be in constant contact with the rotor. It could also be a malfunctioning caliper.
* Caliper slides that are binding or seized can cause this condition.
* Caliper slides should be removed cleaned and lubricated (and replaced if corroded).
* Installing new pads on an unfinished rotor will significantly decrease the life of the pads.
* Rear brakes that are not working efficiently will cause the front brakes to work harder, causing premature wear to the front pads and rotors.
Apr 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM
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