brake pad wear pattern

[Julian Edgar]

If you have the RS front calipers, can you look through your wheels and see if the front pads are wearing like those shown in the linked pic? Thank you.

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[brad]

Can't see the photo Julian. That other forum appears to be doing maintenance.

You aren't a noob, so I assume this is beyond that 45 degree chamfer they have on the first 10mm on the leading/trailing edge of the pads?

[Julian Edgar]

To reiterate, you don't need to take off your wheels - just look through the spokes. I'd very much appreciate some feedback - people look at me oddly when I get down on my hands and knees to look at their brakes in carparks.

[Gti Dave]

To reiterate, you don't need to take off your wheels - just look through the spokes. I'd very much appreciate some feedback - people look at me oddly when I get down on my hands and knees to look at their brakes in carparks.

I must admit I had a bit of a giggle when I read your comment. Mine seems to be wearing fairly flat only problem is there's a spot/line that doesn't seem to wear at all in the middle of the disc face.

[brad]

I'd be almost certain that's the anti-squeal chamfer. If you were to remove the pad & measure it in the middle (rather than the leading/trailing edges) it would be the same thickness top to bottom. I also think there's a little bit of optical illusion in the photo.

The rust line at the contact area near the hub is interesting though....... that's making me want to pull those brakes apart & have a good look. The cars only done 250km, so maybe they just need to be used a bit & bedded in properly.

[Transporter]

Here is the picture, 2011 RS Octy.



It is common feature in many brands. Bendix actually makes more chamfers in the contact surface of the pad, they call it "STEALTH" Bendix | Put your foot down with confidence

Amazing, I was taught 30 years ago, to always chamfer the edges of the pads and brake shoes to make them quiet.

[K1W1]

Amazing, I was taught 30 years ago, to always chamfer the edges of the pads and brake shoes to make them quiet.

That and cutting diagonal grooves in them to assist wet weather braking.

[Julian Edgar]

Thanks to those who replied. I pulled out my pads and they were fine - it's just the chamfer. I was concerned they were wearing oddly.

[Transporter]

...and don't worry about the rusty color either, it is just an oxide from the brake pads composition materials, you can see it in my picture, that car done now over 3,000km.

[Julian Edgar]

No rusty colour - I am using EBC 'Red' pads

[CanberravRS]

Just a quick pointer for those who have not dealt with ATE Calipers before.. BMW/MERC/AUDI/VW/SKODA all pretty much use the same brand of caliper and for as long as i can remember, from working on cars back in my mechanic days before IT, all ATE caliper braked cars have had angled pads as the calipers are designed to flex and have progressive brake pad application. Hence lack of noise as you start with a narrow surface and build up to the full surface as the caliper flexes in its bushings.
As the car gets older though calipers rattle. And many after market pads are not angled and flat, so the noise becomes a factor.
If you Brass bush your calipers to make your braking more aggressive or remove the rattle, make sure you get flat pads or under max brake pressure you will never have completed pad surface contact.

ATE calipers are great when new.. just need to know what to do at about 4-5 years.. bush them and flat surface pads like EBC green or Red if your a little aggressive on the brakes.