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08-12-2008, 11:15 PM

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Warped Brake pads?

My front pads are warped causing them to wear much quicker and rough braking. Is this normal, shouldnt the manufacturer cover this? How many km/miles should a set last anyway?

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08-13-2008, 12:42 AM

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My front pads are warped causing them to wear much quicker and rough braking. Is this normal, shouldnt the manufacturer cover this? How many km/miles should a set last anyway?

rotor warp?

and it is unlikely you did this..

please heed scott dixon and read you owners manual..

and on a side note. search brake bedding.

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08-15-2008, 12:52 AM

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My front pads are warped causing them to wear much quicker and rough braking. Is this normal, shouldnt the manufacturer cover this? How many km/miles should a set last anyway?

Can't warp pads or rotors, what you need is to go out and bed your brakes. Read the manual.