rockerfella

ok, so i'm looking at the calliper and i can see the little hole where i'm supposed to check the pad but what's good and what's bad?

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TIKFD6

If you have about 5mm of pad or less id be getting new ones.

rockerfella

ok, not so sure i get that. so if u insert say a pin into the hole and it gets in 5mm it should be replaced. is that right? sorry, bit slow!

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TIKFD6

Sorry, my answer was a bit vauge.
5mm from the backing plate to the disc.
You should be able to see the disc through the slot.

EA falcon man

the best way to check brake pads is to take the wheel off and look at both ends of both pads. that way you can see very easily how much pad is left on both sides and if they are wearing evenly. the minimum thickness is about 1mm. if you have less than 2mm, replace the pads.

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soon to come.......BA XR8

fairmont1998

I agree with EA falcon man. I'd replace them at 2mm thickness. If you replaces them at 5mm you'd be doing them too often!!!

TIKFD6

Yeah i always replace mine around 4-5mm.

EA falcon man

too soon tikfd6, your rippin yourself off.

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1996 EL Fairmont - Pioneer MP3 Headunit, JBL splits, JBL 6'' 3-ways, 10'' Xplod subs, lowered, 16'' EL XR6 mags, K&N air filter, Pacemaker headers, 2.5'' Redback zorst, dba sports rotors, dark tint.
soon to come.......BA XR8

jason_k_3431

... and what about the discs themselves? :-) Where should i be measuring the minimum thickness? and what would be a reasonable minimum thickness?

thanks all :-)

jasonk