Front inside brake pad wear

Hi Everyone. My front inside brake pads are wearing very quickly, like in 10k miles. The outside pads look like new. This is happening on both sides of the front only.

Is this a caliper issue that is causing the problem with premature pad wear on the inside only?

If so, is there a brand of caliper that everyone recommends? Napa has some for a decent price.
Thanks in advance.

 

Most likely a caliper issue. Where do you live and does the truck sit for long periods of time?

I would try to keep the OEM calipers if at all possible. They are very high quality. A rebuild kit would be worth it. If the brakes still work somewhat then they are not completely seized and can likely be saved. Take them off and do a thorough cleaning and may as well put new brake fluid in there too.

Also check rotors while you are in there.

 

I live in Indiana. The truck does sit outside a week at a time. Usually drive on weekends. When I checked the pads 5k miles ago they looked good. Now the inner pads are gone, and they and the rotor needs replaced. Is it possible the slider pins aren't lubed well enough to allow the pads to slide correctly. The pistons retract fine when replacing pads, and I don't remember seeing rust or damage to them or the rubber boots. I have 140k miles and haven't changed brake fluid, so I will do that this time when replacing pads/rotors

 

Sounds like its the pins. It would be easy to repair/clean. I would change all the brake fluid, not just whats inside the reservoir.

 

This seems to be the simplest most logical answer to me. I lubed the slide pins, but maybe I didn't use the correct stuff. It could have washed away over time and allowed for pad binding. I will plan on hardware, pad, and rotor replacement. I will use ultra disc break caliper lube on the sliding points and back of pads as well as on the pins. I will also replace the brake fluid for good measure (and it is way past due). If I get in there and notice that all the hardware looks good and pads are sliding correctly, I will get some new calipers.

 

Its possible to use too much lube on the pins where it would trap air or something and dislodge the boot through pressure. I think you just need a light coat of grease on those pins.

 

I've thought about this as well. Since I have the same issue, but I think one piston is seizing on the driver side. I have a spare OEM caliper, but been hesitant to replace it, been thinking about rebuilding it.