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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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msc brake pad question?

Service dept stated I have 9mm left on my front pads and they replace at 3mm. I have 17000 mi, have I used 50% or more? does any one know how many mm stock pads have when new?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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New pads are about 11-12mm. So you've used about 33%.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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thank you
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 05:31 AM
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remember the 'seat of the pants' check

when the pad material is thinner than the backing plate - time to change

here's a nearly new pad with some white paint on the backing plate
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