Brake Pad Life

[dukbludvl]

Hey Guys,

 

When I was at the dealer yesterday getting a new rotor and the e-brakes replaced, they told me I have 8mm of pad on the fronts and 5mm on the backs. My question is at what point do I need to change the pads? Also, how thick are they new?

[jhm]

Hey Guys,

 

When I was at the dealer yesterday getting a new rotor and the e-brakes replaced, they told me I have 8mm of pad on the fronts and 5mm on the backs.  My question is at what point do I need to change the pads?  Also, how thick are they new?

 

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Sounds like you are about .30 inch in front and .20 in back. They must be getting close to the metal "squealer". When I put mine on I think they were about .60 thick new. Curious, why was the rotor replaced?

[dukbludvl]

had to replace the rotor because the clip failed on the e-brake (apparently, a common problem with these trucks) and it tore up the rotor. The other side was fine, but they also replaced the e-brake on that side.

 

the rotor was half the cost of the job -- about $200. Wish it could have held out until I do my brakes because I may just replace both rotors and pads when I do the rears.

[dewfpo]

I usually wait until they start to make noise, then I change them right away. I always have the parts sitting is the garage ready to go.

 

DEWFPO