Shull Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Hi all, Wanna know how to judge whether it's time to change brake pads..i know it's hard to judge because of diff driving pattern, but the last time i change is almost 3yrs ago..to project u bestop pads..is now the time to change? Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 (edited) Hi all, Wanna know how to judge whether it's time to change brake pads..i know it's hard to judge because of diff driving pattern, but the last time i change is almost 3yrs ago..to project u bestop pads..is now the time to change? Thanks Visual check i suppose Another way is to check level of brake fluid ... Mine stock one coming to 5 years liao still Gao Gao ... Edited August 5, 2009 by Mzrmazda3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkseah Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 i changed mine when they start to go yyyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii whenever i brake.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Author Share August 5, 2009 Visual check i suppose Another way is to check level of brake fluid ... Mine stock one coming to 5 years liao still Gao Gao ... how to do visual check siah?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Yeah. Visual check. For some cars their brake pads have a wire that connects to the car's feed back system so that when the brake pads are gone and it's rubbing on the metal the lights for the brake pads to be change will light up. But such systems are usually found on the more premium executive conti cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Yeah. Visual check. For some cars their brake pads have a wire that connects to the car's feed back system so that when the brake pads are gone and it's rubbing on the metal the lights for the brake pads to be change will light up. But such systems are usually found on the more premium executive conti cars. it was a standard feature (brake pad indicator light) on my previouss 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 QV and 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 16v, both are definately not premium executive cars back then now non premium cars do not will not have it, just have to do visual inspection of the brake pads & brake fluid level liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 I see... But for some cars the sports rims make it difficult to do a visual check ....unless have to remove one of the wheels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 i changed mine when they start to go yyyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii whenever i brake.. Mine will only go yyyyiiiiiiiii when i just cold started the car. After a few brakes, no more sound liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Author Share August 5, 2009 any idea how to do visual checks? since the pads are covered by the brake calipers, isn't it abit diff to check? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 how to do visual check siah?? Not sure if u can see the brakepad or not, but anyway, worth a try. http://autorepair.about.com/od/regularmain...ake_inspect.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 strange question. wouldn't the agent check for u whenever u svc the car? unless u do a lot of tracking and the pads wear out even before the svc intervals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 (edited) I have no idea how to do visual checks too. Mechanic always point out to me....NEHHHH STILL KAO KAO ONE!. But i always duno what im looking at.....haha. My stupid hand brake engage liao but car can still move off in "D". Still havent resolve it yet. U guys know which workshop can adjust this ? Edited August 5, 2009 by Hiphiphoray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 how to do visual check siah?? Bro, if you look carefully onto the braking system of your front/rear wheel (Look carefully between the disc & caliper .... the centre portion between the 2 is your brake pad ) you can actually see the thickness left of your brake pad .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Yeah. Visual check. For some cars their brake pads have a wire that connects to the car's feed back system so that when the brake pads are gone and it's rubbing on the metal the lights for the brake pads to be change will light up. But such systems are usually found on the more premium executive conti cars. Yeah Bro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 for Japanese cars, roughly 30k kms for Auto and 40k kms for Manual, this is a very rough guide. the other way is when the yi sound is constant during the whole day, means touching the indicator already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 for Japanese cars, roughly 30k kms for Auto and 40k kms for Manual, this is a very rough guide. the other way is when the yi sound is constant during the whole day, means touching the indicator already. Hrrrrr......one stupid question. Are brake pads on all 4 wheels ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Hrrrrr......one stupid question. Are brake pads on all 4 wheels ? brake pads for disc brakes. drum ones can last even longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb 4th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 for Japanese cars, roughly 30k kms for Auto and 40k kms for Manual, this is a very rough guide. the other way is when the yi sound is constant during the whole day, means touching the indicator already. You drive up and down genting? That's faster than changing tyres. My current auto almost 100k and still ok. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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