Fitting rear pad ears

[LouF]

Just an FYI:

I had to grind the ears down on both of the inside rear of DuraLast brake pads (sanded with a belt sander). Now they move as they should. Touched them with paint to cover the bare metal. They must have been a little off on their punch.

I'm very surprised the pad wear was even (on the pad itself, and between the inner and outer).

 

[Scottydoggs]

ive had to that on almost every car ive owned. i use a angle grinder tho, mush faster.

 

[bandook]

I've had to do the same on several cars. Seems more common on cheaper pads. I always clean up the caliper bracket as good as I can first. Never bothered painting because the paint won't cure hard before I first use the brakes. I just put a big glob of caliper grease on the ends.