Nettet6. jun. 2015 · I just did the front brakes on my car this weekend, and I noticed that the allowable rotor wear was only 2mm. I think resurfacing them after a normal amount of wear would probably take them over the limit. I tend to just replace them every other pad change -- they're not that expensive, considering how important they are. – NettetAny mechanic will tell you that it’s time to change your brake pads when the lining is in the 3 mm to 4 mm range. For context, know that the standard thickness of new brake linings is 12 mm. The first half of your brake pad’s lifespan is usually carefree. As it wears past 6 mm, though, listen for the sign that it’s time.
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NettetStep 8 - Test Brake Pads. When you've done both sides, press the brake pedal a few times to bring the brake pads up to the disc, then check and top up the brake fluid level if necessary. Top Tips. Always renew brake pads in complete sets (e.g. all front pads or all rear pads) to avoid uneven braking; Not sure what you're doing? Nettet12. apr. 2016 · I was driving 530 in Europe a couple of years and the front pads never last for more than 40k km. Therefore, I am surprised iDrive suggests me the change will be … raymond so
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Nettet1. apr. 2007 · Brake pad life varies greatly depending on the type of driving you do. City, stop-go, hilly and twisty road driving will wear pads fast. Long highway trips with light traffic density cause low pad wear relative to mileage. My car has about 7 mm front pad thickness at 31,000 total miles, with about 70% mostly-flat highway miles. Nettet8. nov. 2024 · Edit - As an aside, I discovered the worn front brake pads at ~500 miles when I started to install a larger diameter front rotor for increased braking power. No rotor damage, but new pads became part of my rotor project! I went from 180mm to 203 in the front and from 160mm in the rear to 180. simplify 6 7 3