More brake dust on front left rim than on the right. It seems that I can hear the pads more too.

[PhoenixM3]

I recently took the FiST on a 1000 miles jaunt and had a blast with it. When I returned, I washed the car and noticed significantly more brake dust build up on the driver's side front wheel. Thoughts? I had waxed all four wheels, so it's not an issue of exterior car care....

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[dw2b22]

Usually that happens when one brake caliper is sticking causing excess heat thus wearing the brake pads unevenly. If possible take the brake pads out and compare the thickness with a dial caliper. Another test to see if one side is sticking would be take it for a drive and get a spray bottle with some water in it and lightly spray each side after your drive. Usually if a side is sticking it steam and boil off much more than the other side. Hope that helps.

 

[PhoenixM3]

Usually that happens when one brake caliper is sticking causing excess heat thus wearing the brake pads unevenly. If possible take the brake pads out and compare the thickness with a dial caliper. Another test to see if one side is sticking would be take it for a drive and get a spray bottle with some water in it and lightly spray each side after your drive. Usually if a side is sticking it steam and boil off much more than the other side. Hope that helps.

I may give the water bottle trick a try... Thanks!