Step 1 of 8 · Brake Pad Replacement
Read remaining pad material
Read remaining pad material — step 1 of 8 in Brake Pad Replacement. Look through the caliper window or pull a wheel. Friction material under 3 mm is due. A metal wear indicator squeal is due.
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Look through the caliper window or pull a wheel. Friction material under 3 mm is due. A metal wear indicator squeal is due. If the rotor has a huge lip at the outer edge or blue heat spots, budget rotors too.
Match the pad set to year, engine, and whether you have sport calipers. 'Fits my model' is how people buy the wrong pad.
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