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Originally Posted by AlchemyMG
The uneven wear is probably either from the compound of the pad (wears quicker on the leading edge where more heat is generated), or from the calipers flexing causing uneven pressure on the pad. Thats one of the biggest issues with stock or low end calipers is the flex. Thats why you see the big mono-block and billet calipers on race cars, that way every ounce of pressure generated by the system goes into putting pressure on the pads. Any flex in the caliper is wasted energy.
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All of the above is true; however keep in mind this is also just a Vue with street driven miles. In my experience it's unusual to see a large amount of taper or uneven wear side to side on a normally driven street car, unless something is not functioning right. Start with the basics and make sure the caliper sliders & pad guides are completely clean, free of obstruction & well greased, and that the caliper pistons are sliding properly in their bores. A few localized air bubbles in one caliper could also be a culprit, but that should be eliminated with a good fluid bleed.