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2003 Pontiac Grand Am Excessive Front Brake Pad wear

Tiny
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,000 MILES
For the past 30,000 miles the front right disc brake pads wear down in 6000 to 10000 miles. I have replaced the rotors sevaral times, including the current pair which were an aftermarket high performance set of rotors. I even tried EBC's green pads, they lasted only 4000 miles. I finally replaced the both front calipers, about a month ago. The rotors were istill n good shape. I figured maybe I had either a dragging caliper or a gummed up caliper. The situation does not appear to have improved. I can tell from the brake noise that the right front disc brake pads, that it is wearing rapidly, again. What is the next area that I should look at, replace? Master cylinder, ABS valving? Thanks for your assistance.
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Friday, December 21st, 2007 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
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Here are a few thoughts.

Did you use a high quality caliper grease in all the right places?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_caliper_lubeareas_9.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_caliper_lubeareasbrack_9.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_caliper_lube_6.jpg



Was the fluid flow good when you bled it at that wheel?

If you have rear drum brakes, did you adjust them all the way out?
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Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
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1. No I did not apply caliper grease to all of the locations noted. I will do this when I replace the pads, shortly,

2. Brake fluid flowed smoothly and cleanly when I bled the calipers.

3. The rear brakes are disc, not drum brakes. I have not checked them, since they have not been making noise. They have been replaced once.

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Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 AT 10:30 AM

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