1992 Volvo 940 rear brake

1992 VOLVO 940
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Brakes problem
1992 Volvo 940 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 159000 miles

i got 1 brake pad on my sons car that is worn down.the right rear outside pad.i replaced both rear rotors and pads last year.did i do something wrong?or did something happen afterwards?i have been changing brakes on my own cars since 1984,but this is the first non-american car that i worked on.
Aug 12, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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Hi When outside pad on fixed caliper system wears quickly. piston sticking so caliper replacement or rebuild is needed. see diagrams for ATE and Girling


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_52.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_9.jpg

Hope this helps Thanks for donate
Aug 13, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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docfixit thanks
Aug 13, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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Your Wlecome anything else I'll be here
Aug 14, 2009 at 7:44 AM