Just changed the rear brake pads on my 99 TD5, things went fine, car still stops, but i was wondering about the wear on the old pads, not only is it different between the two sets, but on the driver's side, different between the pads.....

Passenger side:
Inside = 3mm
Outside = 3mm
Driver side:
Outside = <1mm
Inside = 2mm

Is this just luck of the draw, or should i be looking for something else?

(P.S. Had the car for 5 years, 70,000miles and this is the first set needed).

I replaced my rear pads at 94k miles (first time changed). They had work evenly, however I had noticed some squeaking and stripped/cleaned them as there was some brake binding going on (not releasing properly as they were gunged up). Suggest you also change the brake fluid to be sure?

have yer got ABS fitted?

slob said:

have yer got ABS fitted?

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Yep, from memory, only knowingly needed it twice in the last 5 years, both due to little japanese sports cars