inside pads on all four tires wore out completely

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

76,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

CMRAUSCH

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I have a 2006 Silverado 2500 HD and the inside pads on all four tires wore out completely and the outside pads appear to be new. Do you know what caused this? I have ended up replacing the rotors because the replacement tabs are on the outside pads.

Oct 27, 2015 at 5:57 AM

KASEKENNY

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When the pads do not wear evenly it is because the caliper is sticking due to sticking caliper pins. Here are some guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

If when the caliper pins are cleaned and lubricated the pads still are wearing unevenly, then you will need to replace the calipers as the piston is not returning after being extended. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

Also, below is the process from the manual on how to replace the pads. Let's run through this material and report back what you find.

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Mar 12, 2021 at 9:54 AM

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