Be sure to replace both brake pads on each axle and install new retaining hardware if its a misaligned brake pad. One reason could be that you tend to use your back brakes more than your front brakes when coming to a stop. We'll take it from there. It is not recommended to get your brake pads changed on one side only. The pistons of a floating caliper push the whole caliper when braking, creating friction from both calipers. When you push the brake pedal, the hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) through the brake line enters the wheel cylinder containing two pistons. sounds way sketcky to me ALL vheicles have more of the braking load distributed to the front then the back, something is out of adjustment or your e-brake is hanging up. However, you absolutely should replace either the whole front or whole rear set as a matter of safety. You can save time in the store by pre-booking your maintenance service appointment online today. When I took my '15 TH in to the Jeep Dealer for an oil change at 17,000 miles, the front brakes pads has 8mm left which he said was normal, but the rear had only 2mm left. Guests are also welcome to enjoy a pool and free breakfast, located on site. The front brake pads of a motorcycle wear out more quickly than the rear brake pads, depending on how you ride. Adding a new rubber piston seal, replacing a slide pin, or replacing the entire brake caliper may be necessary if its an issue with the brake caliper itself. So, when one set of pads wears down faster than the other, it's more than annoying it could also compromise your cars stopping power and cause you to need replacements prematurely! Furthermore, while running 180mm/160mm front/rear brakes, the front pads wore a little slower than they did 160mm/140mm/130mm brakes (but the 180mm rotor made it too loud). You want even wear across both the inside and outside brake pads on each wheel. This is a sign of malfunctioning guide pins, bushings, or slides. The process starts when you press the brake pedal and results in stoppage according to how hard you press the brake pedal. Sometimes, the rubber seal that pulls the caliper piston away loses its ability to pull back. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. It will continue to wear unevenly, or it will get worse. It is critical to take regular brake maintenance into account in light of the high cost of brake pad, rotor, and other associated repairs. You can also ask a mechanic to apply an anti-rust over the rotor during your regular car maintenance to prevent it from rusting over. What is often a simple pad replacement can turn into a far costlier and more complicated brake job if you find the pads worn and then ignore the situation. The basic principles are similar to torque-vectoring or limited-slip differentials, but its not the same. You should give the rotors enough time to cool down. Some of this uneven wearing maybe the rotors fault, DriveTribe explains. I do a lot of highway driving and had the rear pads replaced at about 110,000 miles. To ensure that your rotors stay dirt-free, you can get them cleaned with a brake cleaner that doesnt leave any residue after its solvents evaporate. You cannot operate your vehicle without brake pads. The life of your brake pads will depend on several factors. Usually, the front and rear pads wear differently. This kind of uneven brake pad wearing can also be caused by faulty installation or worn guide pins.