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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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I actually had to replace my rear pads, rotor and caliper at 9413 miles. I was headed home coming down a mountain and lost braking power in the rear. When I took it all apart I found that my piston had gone through my pad like a cookie cutter. There was never a squeak or anything to alert me. Thinking my pistons were not retracting at all when I released the brake so they just wore completely as you will see in the pic.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks for all the replies guys. Had both front sets relaxed and callipers bled and cleaned.
I 'l keep a close eye over the next 1000 or so miles to see if the uneven wear continues.

Ride safe
 
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