Step 4 of 8 · Brake Pad Replacement
Hardware and rotor check
Hardware and rotor check — step 4 of 8 in Brake Pad Replacement. Pull the old pads. Compare inner vs outer wear — if one is gone and one is thick, slides were stuck. Replace clips that are bent.
Free auto & mechanics tip: Hardware and rotor check (step 4 of 8 from "Brake Pad Replacement").
Pull the old pads. Compare inner vs outer wear — if one is gone and one is thick, slides were stuck. Replace clips that are bent.
Look at the rotor sweep. Measure if you have a micrometer. Min thickness is stamped on the hat. If you are below it, pads-only is a waste of money and a safety problem.
You'll need
- Photos of pad orientation
- Clips compared to new
- Rotor thickness vs stamp
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