Brake Pads Too Low? (Help
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Brake Pads Too Low? (Help
Sorry to post such an newbie thread for most of you. I DID SEARCH, and could not find an answer to my question. Anyway! How am I able to determine how low my brake pads are without having to take my car in to the shop? Is there a tool? or am I able to tell my looking at it? They squeal like crazy and I have about 20k on them. I just mainly would like to know when I need to replace them and how I am able to determine that. Thanks all, any advice or help is apprecaited!
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They have metal pad wear indicators on them......when the pad approaches wear limits, the indicator hits the disc and squeals like buggery. Doesn't cause damage, just sounds like murder is being committed.
That is the sound you are hearing.
That is the sound you are hearing.
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Originally Posted by Gomez
They have metal pad wear indicators on them......when the pad approaches wear limits, the indicator hits the disc and squeals like buggery. Doesn't cause damage, just sounds like murder is being committed.
That is the sound you are hearing.
That is the sound you are hearing.
Last edited by expo1; 03-08-2006 at 07:40 PM.
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Actually, I should clarify. I said they squeal when they approach wear limits.
I should have said "when they are way past wear limits'......
Change the damn pads as soon as humanly possible.
I should have said "when they are way past wear limits'......
Change the damn pads as soon as humanly possible.
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I had a newb question as well. Some places tell me to change the pads at 4mm, some at 3mm, does anyone have a suggestion on the ideal time to change the pads when there is no squeaks? I always get the "you pads needs replacing" from the service people all time. THanks.
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