Rear brake pad crooked?

Byron said:

Another cause could be hanging on part #5 in this diagram. The spring is supposed to push the pads down but if the edge of the pad got hung on the side of the spring it could stop it from sliding against the pad and cause this type of wear.

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Well I will find out shortly. I think that was what Mellow was referring to also.

The new pads are supposed to be in on Wednesday, I have Thursday and Friday (plus weekend) off.

I really don't think it was salt or corrosion on the pad pin, it looked worse then it was. Too have this much wear it had to be happening for awhile. The salt build-up is only occurred in the last month or two, and because there is salt on the roads, the bike hasn't been too much.

Igofar said:

We have a winner! Been finding this alot lately mostly after tire or pad changes.

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I put the GYTT on there a few months back... wonder if I caused it?

No.. couldn't be. :

This identical issue was the topic of my first post!
https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?101899
It was indeed the clip as Mellow, Byron, and Igofar posted. Hasty install is a lead cause.

The good news is there was no permanent damage to any part in my case; I replaced the pads, making sure they were correctly seated all the way in, and it was all good.

playfair said:

This identical issue was the topic of my first post!

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Almost same title too.
Guess I should have used the search function.

Great minds thinking alike????

or something about bad inspections?

While you're at remove the caliper and grease the slider pins on the caliper bracket. I guarantee they are corroded.