Why Are My Brake Pads Wearing Unevenly?

Why Are My Brake Pads Wearing Unevenly?

Uneven brake pad wear is caused by mechanical binding, fluid pressure restrictions, or structural misalignment within the braking system. When functioning properly, a brake caliper applies equal clamping force across both friction surfaces. Component failures—such as seized slider pins, stuck pistons, corroded bracket tracks, or collapsed brake hoses—disrupt this balance, forcing one pad to drag […]