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

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    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.
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