Yestreday, I swapped out my track pads from my last DE and replaced my rear rotors. I run Porterfield R4 pads at the track. Front rotors are Euro floaters.

I have a couple of questions.

The right front pad set was worn considerably more than the left. RF at 6mm remaining, LF at 9mm remaining. Track was CCW. Do the pads wear more on one side like the tires do? Is this normal? Thoughts?

The other thing I noticed is that the rear caliper pistons compress much easier than the fronts. Is this normal?

Thanks - Jay

Well Jay, I have never noticed uneven wear as far as left to right is concerned. I would check the pistons to make sure they are not binding. Also, a caliper rebuild kit may be in order. One may be hanging a bit.

As for compressing the pistons...I can't really tell you....I always bleed off the fluid when I compress the pistons. I never compress the fluid back into the system. However, I would think that they would be, as they are smaller, but I really dont know...

Nice sig BTW...Tim

Thanks, Tim. You gunna make it for 6/25? I've got new gumballs and a new suspension to try out.

Jay

This can be normal if you are trail braking a lot the outside will do more work. Some tracks are worse than others. Sebring is especially bad because the braking into turn 17 is all done while turning. If you still have the rubber caliper bushing, the leading and trailing edge of each pad will also wear unevenly.

Bob

This can be normal if you are trail braking a lot the outside will do more work. Some tracks are worse than others. Sebring is especially bad because the braking into turn 17 is all done while turning. If you still have the rubber caliper bushing, the leading and trailing edge of each pad will also wear unevenly.

Bob

Thanks, Bob. I don't purposely trail brake. Except when I get in a little too hot ;-) But, maybe I don't realize I'm doing it.

Jay