Best Way to Check Front Brakes...

[bugfish69]

Can the front brake pads be checked without taking the calipers off or apart? I don't know exactly what I am looking at or for. Is there a measuremet that would indicate the pads need replacement?

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

[stroker ace]

You can visually see part of the pad from the top and bottom of caliper. As long as you can see pad ( brake material ) between rotor and backing plate of pad you should be ok ? The pads are around 3/16 thick when new. My opinion hope this helps.

[midnightventure]

They usually have a strip of missing material in the center. When it wears down close to being even with that strip they need to be replaced.

[GeorgeS]

If they are over 50 percent worn, order new one's and keep them on hand ready to install. I always have a spare set in the tool box.

 

15 to 20 K is about average life span for front pads. also, don't expect both sides to be worn the same amount. That depends on how you use your brakes.