I installed a set of calipers and new pads on a Chevrolet Cavalier and 3 months later the right side was worn down to the rivets and the left side looked great. Do I have a bad caliper?
A. The most likely problem was the system was not properly bled. When bleeding front wheel drive vehicles, they require a cross bleeding pattern due to the system being a split diagonal type, which means one front wheel and one rear wheel is grouped on one side of the master cylinder and the other sides are on the other half. This type needs to be bled in a cross pattern, usually RR, LF, LR and RF. If not properly bled, air will be trapped in one side and cause the other half to do the majority of braking. Also, check for a restricted brake hose. Q. I installed a set of Loaded calipers, cut the rotors and used anti-squeal compound but the brakes squeal all the time. What do I do next? A. Brake squeal is usually caused by vibration. Always make sure the pads are tight on the caliper. Many vehicles required clinching of the tabs to assure a tight fit. Cardone Loaded Calipers come with constrained layer shims to reduce noise and excess vibration and the outboard pad is clinched to the hou
