Brake Pad Install Question
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Sorry retarded question here but I took my front pads off and installing new ones. I don't remember if the wear indicator pad goes on the inside or outside of the rotor? Any help would be appreciated. 2000 firebird 3.8
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Odd on the rear mine are on the inside. The pads are different for inner and outer I could ONLY put it on the inner in the rear...
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I always put them on the inside because I once read and have observed that the inside pads normaly wear out faster. Another reason is because you can't visually inspect the inside pads easily, therefore the wear indicator needs to be on the inside. Having said that, these cars may be different, but as a general rule, I've always put and been told to put the wear indicators on the inside. Good luck.
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I always put them on the inside because I once read and have observed that the inside pads normaly wear out faster. Another reason is because you can't visually inspect the inside pads easily, therefore the wear indicator needs to be on the inside. Having said that, these cars may be different, but as a general rule, I've always put and been told to put the wear indicators on the inside. Good luck.
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Mine only fit in the slides one way and all the one's I've had, already have the backing plates and wear indicator already glued on. I would think it would be pretty self evident....however there are a lot of different designs out there....some glued, some not, some belved, some not, some with extra shims, some not, etc, etc, etc. If nothing else, on the old pads, look to see which pad, and where on the pad the piston left it's mark and try to simulate. Good luck.
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Doesn't matter if they go inside or outside pad. In an ideal world if your calipers are functioning properly both pads will wear at the same rate.
Not even mentioning, I don't think I've ever taken a car down to the "screamers" other than once. The screamers normally snap off after they start touching within a day or two.
How do I know if my brakes are bad? Easy, quick look when I rotate the tires and/or replace the tires.
Not even mentioning, I don't think I've ever taken a car down to the "screamers" other than once. The screamers normally snap off after they start touching within a day or two.
How do I know if my brakes are bad? Easy, quick look when I rotate the tires and/or replace the tires.