what year and which style caliper ???
so your sure the one, or both pistons, move freely, yet one pad wears
rapidly ?
If it's not related to stuck or binding pistons, then surface of the disc
comes to mind next.
Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:13 PM
Subject: Brake problem

> Outer pad on my left front brake is wearing at a much faster rate than the
> others. Replaced it twice in 10k miles.
>
> Caliper is free and moves well.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Mike