What should brake pads measure?

What should brake pads measure?

Ideally, your pads will be over 12 millimeters in thickness. When you purchase new ones, you always want to measure them just to make sure they are the ideal size. When you get pads that are 12 millimeters thick, it generally takes about 50,000 brake applications for it to go down to 6.4 millimeters.

What is the normal brake pad thickness?

around 8-12 millimeters
What’s The Standard Thickness Of A New Brake Pad? When you purchase a new brake pad, it has a standard thickness size of around 8-12 millimeters (½ inch). Over time, as your brake pad engages with the wheel rotor, the friction material will experience deterioration — resulting in pad wear.

What is the minimum brake pad thickness?

3.2 millimeters
Your brake pads’ minimum thickness should be at least 6.4 millimeters. Above all else, you do not want the thickness to get any less than 3.2 millimeters or it will be very dangerous to drive.

How do you measure brake thickness?

How to check brake pads: Measure the brake pad thickness by placing the compass points between the backing plate and the rotor. Measure the brake pad thickness at both the top and the bottom of the pad.

Does the brake gauge gauge work?

It really does make gauging brake pads quick and easy, but as others have state it does not work on all types of caliphers.

What is the OTC brake pad gauge?

Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. OTC’s No. 6596 Brake Pad Gauge allows for a definitive measurement of brake pads to determine remaining life. The unique design allows for measurement on the vehicle without the removal of any components in most cases (wheel assembly or brake caliper).

Is the Steelman brake gauge any good?

The Steelman gauge was much more effective. If your caliper overhangs the end of the brake pad, you will have trouble using this gauge as it is designed to rest against the edge of the pad. Lastly, the gauge seems fragile.

What is your preferred gauge for wheels?

My preferred gauge is the combination set that has each individual thickness set up like a feeler gauge set. However, that is bulky and does not always fit. That’s where this comes in. Wheels with small spoke holes (or steelies) make it impossible to use the larger gauge.