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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel
It is simply impossible (anecdotal I've-seen-it-before evidence not withstanding) for a 1/8" thick brake pad to wear away over a 1/2" of brake rotor material.
Also, the erosion of the rotor is extremely uniform, no deeper gouges from the rivets in the pads or any other kind of uneven wear.
And the real clincher is the fact that the inside edge of the rotor has been turned as well, an area that the pad does not contact.
Not to say that cars have not had similar things inflicted on them, just that this is not what it is implied to be.
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What makes you think the caliper is installed and not resting in an uninstalled position? Did you see the link I posted. It can happen.
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise