In a short summary, that's why your front brake pads are wearing out faster than the back — they're simply doing more work. Drivers familiar with tire wear already sort of get the idea.

General Motors is recalling some 4300 units of its 2012 Chevrolet Sonic after finding that some of the Sonics were missing front brake pads. Dealers discovered that some 2012 Chevrolet Sonics were ...