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What Causes Uneven Brake Rotor Wear

What Causes Uneven Brake Rotor Wear? (Outer Edge, Inner Edge, and Banding Quick Summary If you’re seeing uneven brake rotor wear, here’s what it usually means: 1) Wear only on the outer edge of the rotor  • Rust in the abutment — The pad ears (T-heads) are seized in the abutment, preventing full application. The pad tilts during braking, and pressure is applied only to the top portion of the pad and rotor. The bottom of the pad doesn’t touch the rotor, so there’s less rotor wear or even rust. … Read More