Brake Pad Wear
08-01-2005, 06:33 AM
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Brake Pad Wear
Is it normal for the rear pads to go much more quickly than the fronts ?
I changed all 4 corners and noticed the rears were almost completely gone while the fronts had about 1/3 of their life left.
I changed all 4 corners and noticed the rears were almost completely gone while the fronts had about 1/3 of their life left.
08-01-2005, 06:57 AM
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Maybe it's my fatass putting all the weight on the rear !
BTW pete, I also replaced the brake hoses with SS versions. No major problems other than having to run out and get a 10mm flare wrench as the bolts to the solid brake lines were beggining to strip as they were really stuck.
BTW pete, I also replaced the brake hoses with SS versions. No major problems other than having to run out and get a 10mm flare wrench as the bolts to the solid brake lines were beggining to strip as they were really stuck.
08-01-2005, 07:30 AM
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That's really odd. Are you the only owner of the car?
08-01-2005, 07:50 AM
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Well, I burned through the rear brakes on my Z06 first, but I think it had more to do with my traction control system not liking trail braking than my fat ass. However, you do present an interesting theory. 
Actually, I think I would check the setting on the handbrake. If it does not completely release it could cause the wear you are seeing. I find it very hard to believe you have a proportioning problem sending more pressure to the rears. With no TCS on the S, it's the only thing I can think of that would cause the wear you experienced.
Actually, I think I would check the setting on the handbrake. If it does not completely release it could cause the wear you are seeing. I find it very hard to believe you have a proportioning problem sending more pressure to the rears. With no TCS on the S, it's the only thing I can think of that would cause the wear you experienced.
08-01-2005, 09:23 AM
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I guess next time I go to the dealership I will have them check the E-brake.
Nope, I have never driven around with the e-brake on.
Yeah, I bought the car new.
Nope, I have never driven around with the e-brake on.
Yeah, I bought the car new.
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