Hey all,

2001 SS

Recently replaced pads on driver side and the inner pad was worn completely but the outer was hardly touched. I was set to replace the caliper thinking the seal was shot, but was talked out of it by the guy at O'Reilly's and replaced the brake hose to the caliper instead. This was about 3 weeks ago.

Last week it was in the shop to diagnose a slew of problems and while they were fixing the tie rod ends on that side I had them check wear. Seems to be even but probably too early to tell.

Today I removed the passenger side pads to replace them as well, and what do ya know, same problem (see pic). Think this is the same issue (brake hose), or could it actually be both calipers are sticking? Or, could there be a bigger issue here?

I replaced both sets this spring, regreasing everything.

Thanks for any help!!

 

I am new here but sounds like a sticking caliper slider, or if someone put vise grips on the brake hoses at some time they may have collapsed the hose...

 

I'd overhaul both Calipers. It would also be a good idea to replace the brake fluid if you haven't done so already.
Brake fluid is "hydroscopic", which means it attracts water. If you get too much water in the brake fluid, this can expand with heat and cause some dragging in the brakes which may cause the situation you have. It can also cause corrosion of the pistons and all sorts of nasty things. Replacing the brake fluid is both cheap and easy to do, and I would definitely do it if you decide to overhaul/replace the calipers.