Doing the discs and pads

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Feb 23, 2005 | 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lower' date='Feb 23 2005, 09:43 AM

you need a set of vernier calipers or preferably a micrometer to measure the thickness of you discs and therefore judge the wear. basically you measure the thickness of the disc in the area swept by the pads and compare it against the factory wear tolerances.

Thanks mate, that makes a bit more sense to me now.

Feb 23, 2005 | 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lower' date='Feb 23 2005, 09:43 AM

Or, as a quick and dirty check, look at the area swept by the pads, and compare it with a part of the disc that isn't swept by the pads, if there is a significant difference - they need renewing/skimming).

Feb 23, 2005 | 04:25 AM

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Hey LLOYDJ,

How do you rate the pads from Brakeparts.co.uk compared to the OEM ones?

I'm was going to order some from the marketplace/go fast labs....

Thanks.