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Walking toward my car, I realized my rear rotors had a brown ring on each side.
Recently installed stoptech sport rear pad, and upon inspection, my pads look like pics attached.
This did not seem normal. Something else in compound or problem with rotors?
I would appreciate your input.
How old are your rotors? Did you replace the rotors when you installed the pads? If you did not replace them, I'm wondering if some debris got stuck between the pad and the rotor.
is it just one side or both? How do the brakes feel?
They look same both sides and brakes feel normal.
However, when I feel the surface with my fingertip, that area is deeper than the rest.
I have not replaced the rear rotors yet, but at 150k, I believe this is the first time replacing rear pads.
Not sure if it's faulty compound or time to replace rotors. Maybe both? Thanks.
It really looks like some sort of debris got stuck in between the pad and the rotor, but if you said they look the same on both sides, I highly doubt that debris is the cause.
I would either turn the rotor (if possible) or just purchase new ones. Then take some sand paper and VERY LIGHTLY scuff up the pads (make sure you don't create uneven spots on the pad). Reinstall with the appropriate grease and see if that fixes it.
Do not use conventional sand paper on pads or rotors. Always use garnet paper. The silicon in the sand will embed in the rotors and pads and cause way more problems than it will solve.
Yes, those rotors look like they've seen better days. How thick are they?
Do not use conventional sand paper on pads or rotors. Always use garnet paper. The silicon in the sand will embed in the rotors and pads and cause way more problems than it will solve.
Yes, those rotors look like they've seen better days. How thick are they?
Yes, Lobuxracer is correct, I should have clarified that... do not use conventional sand paper... use garnet paper. Thanks Lobuxracer!
04-30-18, 12:19 PM
Strange brake wear with rear pads
