Rear brakes wearing faster than front.

5

Asked by GuruDNFP7 Sep 06, 2017 at 11:39 AM about the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2009 Chevy Suburban with 95,000 miles on it.  I replaced the rear brakes a year ago after they wore out.  I went to replace the front brakes recently, which are still the original, and discovered there was still 75% left on the front pads.  This doesn't seem normal to me.  I checked for a replacement proportioning valve for this vehicle and cannot find that there is one, does anybody have any idea what is going on and how to fix it?

1 Answer

59,825

If there is not a proportioning valve set up could be a master cylinder, e-brake engaged, Calipars on front may need rebuilt or missing parts or guide pins & bolts are worn, The pads themselves on front may just be crystallized and need replaced, if this is the case then the rotors need turned too or replaced. I would think about using a full rebuild kit on front brake hardware, as-well as the rear brake hardware, adjusters too. If there is not a proportioning valve then the master is doing the proportioning. The front is and should be bearing the main brunt of the braking thus wears out faster. If the rear is wearing the evenly then its likely the master cylinder or a proportioning valve, but if not then the other thoughts above will apply along with new rubber brake lines from steel line to calipars.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    3,090
  • #2
    JimO65
    Reputation
    2,400
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon XL
12 Great Deals out of 684 listings starting at $7,988
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
14 Great Deals out of 896 listings starting at $12,900
Used Ford Expedition
19 Great Deals out of 825 listings starting at $7,888
Used GMC Yukon
16 Great Deals out of 902 listings starting at $4,555
Used Cadillac Escalade ESV
5 Great Deals out of 207 listings starting at $11,900
Used Cadillac Escalade
16 Great Deals out of 429 listings starting at $9,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
195 Great Deals out of 5,877 listings starting at $2,975
Used Lincoln Navigator
5 Great Deals out of 166 listings starting at $9,869
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 86 listings starting at $13,989
Used Ford F-150
309 Great Deals out of 13,933 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
27 Great Deals out of 1,241 listings starting at $9,500
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,516 listings starting at $3,975
Used Chevrolet Traverse
38 Great Deals out of 552 listings starting at $3,995
Used Dodge Durango
55 Great Deals out of 2,218 listings starting at $5,500
Used Toyota 4Runner
19 Great Deals out of 300 listings starting at $10,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.