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JDA5264 PT 18 0005 Pad Wear Chart Helps Diagnose Caliper Problems All vehicles equipped with disc brakes Uneven or rapid pad wear blamed on defective caliper Defective mounting hardware or faulty installation may be the actual problem Before replacing a caliper use the wear guide charts below to help diagnose pad wear Wear pattern Outboard pad worn Cause Caliper slides or mounting pins not functioning properly Wear Pattern Tapered wear horizontally or vertically Cause Worn caliper bushings or defective mounting hardware Wear Pattern Cracked lining chipped friction edges or fast wear Cause Excessive heat build up due to constant friction caused by faulty brake hoses brake pedal or booster misadjustment or mounting hardware Wear Pattern Grooves in the surface of friction material Cause Rotors should be turned or replaced Wear Pattern Step in lining Cause Pads improperly installed Inspect installation check for defective mounting hardware and replace as necessary Normal Wear Pattern CARDONE loaded calipers good rotors and proper installation insure long service life Application Problem Cause Solution