HELP – uneven brake pad wear – Shims??

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    • December 20, 2013 at 7:31 pm #18250
      Eric Alexander
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      Thanks Tony.  I spoke with Dave Davis at CRG America and he said the 2000-up caliper will wear the pads a bit uneven.  The 2000-up system has dual calipers on the rotor, but only a single piston per pad – per caliper, so I don’t think its the pistons.  I’m going to mic the rotor next time I’m at the garage to see if possible the rotor has worn unevenly and may be contributing.

    • December 20, 2013 at 7:39 pm #18252
      Walt Gifford
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      They have special brake grease you can get at most auto parts stores. If you take it apart to clean it use the grease and it will help.

      Gif

    • December 21, 2013 at 8:40 am #18265
      Eric Alexander
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      So Walt, should the grease be applied between the piston and the back of the pad?

    • December 21, 2013 at 9:52 pm #18277
      Josh Buttafoco
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      Just flip the pads between practice days, those calipers wear unevenly. Same with VEN04

    • December 22, 2013 at 7:48 am #18283
      Jim White
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      My Anderson superkart does the same thing. I do as above, clean the calipers and flip the pads after each race day.

    • December 22, 2013 at 4:22 pm #18297
      Greg Lindahl
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      Ditto.

      Common as dirt in many brake systems.  Sometimes leading and sometimes trailing sides. Sometimes from heat, sometimes from pressure.  Many brake caliper manufacturers vary the pressure accross the pad with multiple/different cylinder diameters.

    • December 25, 2013 at 8:31 am #18388
      Walt Gifford
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      [quote quote=18265]So Walt, should the grease be applied between the piston and the back of the pad?[/quote]

      No, you coat the inside of the cylinders with a thin film so the seals side easier.

      Gif

    • December 19, 2013 at 1:58 pm #18168
      tony zambos
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      Eric,

      No expert here on CRG brakes, but the pads should have worn fairly evenly from top to bottom. It seems that the lower pistons in both calipers are not functioning correctly.  Suggest that you take one apart for inspection.  After you remove the caliper from the chassis, but before removing the brake line, slowly pump the pistons out about 3/8 of an inch.  That will make it easier to get the pistons out later.  Check for worn or hard seals, and for damage to the pistons and their cylander walls.  Even if all looks well, new pistons and seals wouldn’t be a bad idea.  And for sure, replace all of the brake fluid.  If not comfortable doing this, have your kart shop make the repairs.

      P.S. Replace the pads

       

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