Brakes

It said right in the e-bay listing that the Viper needed front brakes.  When I got it, they did sound a bit grindy, so brakes were at the top of the to do list.  I got some new pads and pulled the fronts brakes apart, this is what I found:

He wasn't kidding when he said it needed brakes!  This is what original brake pads look like after 44,000 miles.  Two of the pads were down to the metal backing.  Fortunately the rotors weren't too scored up and I was able to turn them clean.  Now where did all that pad material go?  Found it!

I don't think the back sides of the wheels on this car have ever been cleaned...