LNFTX

is there a way to tell if the caliper itself is "bad" or not, issue i am having is that the inner pad on the drivers side wore out signifigantly faster than the others, i am currently at a little over 30k miles on the pads where i got almost 45k outa the last set, i havnt yet had the caliper off the car but took a look with it on and saw no leaks or obvious damage and only the inner pad is sitting on the squeal bar rest arnt even close, not real sure what to look for here other than a sticking piston(how do you check that) or maybe a bent pin that holds the pad. any ideas? lemme know before i throw a new caliper at it for no reason thanks guys.
BTW oem pads acdelco oem rotors

SS89

iTrader: (1)

Seized caliper slide pin?

LNFTX

I'm going to check this tomorrow I didn't use new pins when I replaced the brakes they were in great shape and came right out so I lubed them and put them back in I'm wondering now if that was a mistake

kzak104

iTrader: (1)

they calipers dont have slide pins, just pins that hold them in place, theres a spot inside the caliper that the pads rest/slide on, make sure that is clean

LNFTX

Gotcha gonna get a can a brake cleaner make sure nothing is holding the pad up

Powell Race Parts

iTrader: (3)

As was said, the caliper pad bridge needs to be clean. Ceramic brake lube might be a good idea on the bridge. Brembo use copper anti seize in that area.

LNFTX

Thank you Mr Powell do you think is necessary to replace the pins every time

Powell Race Parts

iTrader: (3)

not if they are in good shape, well lubricated and not seized in anyway.