Is a brake pad reading referring to its thickness?
If so, my dealer put 2 3/32 for my reading. What units are these in and is there a guide available somewhere that tells you at what reading to replace the pads?
2006-12-11 03:01:36 · 6 answers · asked by Max 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The reading is in thirty seconds of an inch. If you have a tape meassure the smallest reading on it is more than likely 16 th of an inch so half of one of those is the meassurement your looking at . 2 to 3 /32 of an inch is about when you want to be replacing your pads. hope I helped.
2006-12-11 03:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That reads 2 and 3/32 inches. There really isn't a guide but you can call any brake shop and find out the minimum thickness allowed for your pads.
When I was growing up, a general rule was that if the pad surface was thinner than a nickel, it was time to replace the pads.
In the future, ask the mechanic to also write the minimum thickness as well as the actual reading.
The good news is, if they weren't trying to sell you new brake pads at the time, you still have at least 50% of your pad's life left.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-11 03:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, you replace your pads when they are worn down to a point where the rivits that hold the pad material to the metal part is just about, or is exposed to the rotor (or drum). I'm sure the dealer would have told you if yours was getting close. You should also have a tab on your pads that squeals when the brakes are engaged and you have worn pads.
2006-12-11 03:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you look at the pads yourself????
do not trust anyone else with your brake pads----look at them yourself--if there is material thick enough to suit you--go for no brake job. if there is no material still left--rivets are showing--that is an expensive brake job. see for yourself and let your eyes tell yo when to spend your money.
they use a micrometer to measure the material left on your pads and by that measurement tell you if they think yor brakes are safe for you to continue to use yor car.
2006-12-11 03:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They read brake pads now? I have definitely going to have to get caught up...
See, around here, if you hear metal to metal when you hit the brakes, you know it is time for some new pads.
2006-12-11 03:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
replace them when theyre worn out
look at them
youre worrying too much here
replace them before they wear down to the rivets or back plates
self explanatory
good luck
2006-12-11 04:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by mr wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋