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I found it, this is pretty much what the back side of both rotors looked like on the rear as well as the back pads, I don't know what someone did previously to get this kind of uneven wear.
They are seeping a bit but I really don't feel like pulling apart the rear end to deal with it.Axle seal leaking?
The hat is covered in oil.They are seeping a bit but I really don't feel like pulling apart the rear end to deal with it.
Well that could be years worth of seepage and dust mixed together, I don't know how old these rotors were, I wouldn't think they'd be the original ones that came on the car but they were GM Genuine rotors and they still had the clips on the studs but I wouldn't think any rotors would make it 180k miles.The hat is covered in oil.
I don’t know. This is the first time I’ve worked on this vehicle.@Elkins45 How often?
I mean for rule of thumbI don’t know. This is the first time I’ve worked on this vehicle.
Every time you put on new pads.I mean for rule of thumb![]()
I believe it depends on where you live. We have a mild climate, but about every 2 to 3 years, depending, I clean and lube the front brakes. The slider lube can dry up. It makes a difference.@Elkins45 How often?
This is a good illustration (pic 2) how German cars use the entire disc surface. There is virtually no lip whatsoever inside, and none on the outside edge. My Lexus has what I refer to as the stripe of shame. At least 1/3” of the rear disc is a rust lip. Pads do not make contact. Fronts have the same but smaller.Maybe this would be a good idea, maybe not
2009 BMW 328i
Off: Unknown, semi metallic dusty pads
On: Raybestos element 3 ceramic, Ultra power wear sensor, and ATE plastilube
Feel: I have only driven a few miles, so they’re not bed in yet, but no squeaking life the previous few pads, and a smooth stop.
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