altiplano Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I just started getting a metal grinding/rubbing sound while driving, checked my brakes and both outside pads on my rears were completely gone, one side was down to the shoe... inside pads had hardly any wear at all, fronts are okay too. The dealership did new brakes all around and "serviced calipers" at 108k km (~65k miles). That's the only brake job I've had to do since new and was only 50k km (~30k miles) ago... I drive mostly highway and am pretty easy on my brakes. My rear calipers appear quite different from my front in terms of metal colour/wear/corrosion - they appear newer. TOKICO stamped. Are these stock calipers? I find it strange both sides would have the same rubbing problem... I later came to not trust this dealer for other reasons, maybe my suspicions are a bit prejudiced, but did the dealer swap out my calipers for the wrong ones? Screw up and not replace the outside pads? Or just a coincidence that both sides started rubbing/wearing at about the same time? Typically the fronts should have worn faster and they still have lots... inside pads always go quicker too and these weren't even close to the squealer... If not the wrong calipers, what do you think the problem is? I cleaned and lubed the guide pins and replaced the pads only I'm going to watch wear and see if the outside continues to wear faster. 2008 Legacy 2.5i wagon - not a GT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd suspect dodgy workmanship as the cause lol. How worn were the opposing pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiplano Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd suspect dodgy workmanship as the cause lol. How worn were the opposing pads? Opposing (Inside) pads were hardly worn at all. Same on both sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiplano Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Here's how they were worn... lots left on the insides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiplano Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 can't get the photo to post... here it is anyway... https://goo.gl/photos/SgmfCf9X7ZprSRNw7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yep, either the sliding sections were seized or they didn't bother changing the pads. I'd stay very far away from that dealer. Better off getting some tools and learning to work on your car yourself if you can, or find a good mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altiplano Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks, I've typically do work on my own car for small stuff like brakes and fluids... I was only doing the dealer thing every 24K or so to maintain warranty... I remember them selling me on doing brakes when it was in for one of these and I thought "why not... one thing not to worry about" - moment of weakness Anyway, hopefully lubing the guide pins gets this problem solved... and the calipers working right. I ordered Centric rotors from Amazon which should hopefully arrive soon in case wonky rotors were part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Did you lube the pads where they contact the retainer clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRuu Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Did you actually use brake lube and not just any lube it does make a difference, and some of slide pins have little rubber sleeves on them that can swell causing the pins to not slide anymore, the sleeves are to reduce noise mostly and can be removed to allow for better end result but noiser brakes, good news is that if you do want to replace them they are sold separately from the glide pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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