Brake Pad Wear?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Corona CA
Brake Pad Wear?
I am going to be removing the wheels to paint the calipers on my car. I thought while I was at it I would check the brake pads for wear.
I looked thru the Helms and Haynes manuals for my 86 and couldn't find how to do this. I don't have the 96 Helms manual yet. Looked thru tech tips. Searched the archives.
Either this is so basic everyone knows how to do it or I am overlooking something big time. Could someone tell me how to check for brake pad wear on my 96 with the J55 brakes.
thanks :confused:
I looked thru the Helms and Haynes manuals for my 86 and couldn't find how to do this. I don't have the 96 Helms manual yet. Looked thru tech tips. Searched the archives.
Either this is so basic everyone knows how to do it or I am overlooking something big time. Could someone tell me how to check for brake pad wear on my 96 with the J55 brakes.
thanks :confused:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Brake Pad Wear? (rcolling)
You mean other than looking at them? Do you want to know the thickness values of the pads? I don't think I've ever come across a thickness measurment for pads, but if they look thin to you, they probably need to be replaced. Am I missing something in your question? Good luck.
