Brake Problem

[asmith0817]

Last weekend I changed my brake pads. I had never seen pad wear like this. It was worn in an angle. There was a matching angle on back side pad. It is almost like the drum is leaning in. Put the new pads on and now it is making a grinding noise. HELP!! Anyone ever seen this?

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

sounds like warped rotor to me .....

[rajharley]

I have seen this before on Harley's. It normally requires rebuilding the brake caliper. It is caused by the piston pushing at an odd angle. I do not know if you can get a rebuild kit for the truck calipers but for Harley's the kit contains an oring and new piston that must be installed to replace the old one. If they do offer a rebuild kit make sure to clean out the caliper where the piston goes in with emery cloth and brake cleaner. A warped rotor will cause pulsating or shaking vibration under braking.

[asmith0817]

Oh it will shake your teeth loose.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

sounds like its time to change your rotors.... Rob is also right... could be both problems..... Rotors will warp because of excessive heat trying to stop our big trucks... my suggestion is to switch to Cryo Frozen powerslot rotors.... but dont upgrade until you figure out if your caliper piston is sticking or pushing uneven.....

[asmith0817]

Well I will say this, when I compressed them they were both homed the same distance. Seems it was off 1/2" from one end of the pad to the other. I have suspected a warped rotor for some time. It picked up a vibration at about 50000 and I am at 108000 now. I just never thought that a warped rotor would cause an uneven wear like that. That is why I am here asking.