Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) How to determine disc brake pads need replacing

[TomGolden]

Hi all,



I have 46K miles on the truck, still on original disc brake pads on all 4 wheels. I check then visually every time I rotate the wheels, usually every 5K miles when I'm changing my engine oil. The pads still have almost a full 1/2" of meat on every pad. How do I know when they need to be changed??



Thanks,

Tom

 

[Whitmore]

Tom, not sure but I wonder if we have those little schreechers that will rub the rotors, me personally I will change them when I see the wear getting low... ... ... ... ... . Kevin

 

[TURBOs4LIFE]

I know the 01's dont have the cricket noise makers for the pads.

I just have to keep a closer eye on them when rotating the tires.

 

[Rob Thomas]

When you rotate your tires, look on the back side of the caliper, you'll see the pads and the vents of the rotor. In the center of the pad, there's a groove, when the pad wears to the bottom of the groove, it's time to replace.



Later, Rob

 

[jerrethomas]

yea when the lining gets low enough the little tangs on the the pad while make the most annoying sound ever to let you know when to change them. if you have a tread depth gauge which is the easist to measure with they have to be 2/32 or more to pass inspection. i have my state inspection licesnse and if it is lower then that it is rejectable in inspection

 

[WadePatton]

I spoke with Mr. Peterson on the subject. He says that they're good down to the thickness of the backing material. Which is about 1/8".



Be sure to look at the inside front pads. They seem to wear the fastest.



50,000 miles and my thinnest pad is over . 200"- I'll put some on before winter.

 

[Cliffman]

When you rotate your tires, look on the back side of the caliper, you'll see the pads and the vents of the rotor. In the center of the pad, there's a groove, when the pad wears to the bottom of the groove, it's time to replace.



Later, Rob

The inside pad wears mush faster than the out side and is rather difficult to see through the small vent. You'll need a flash lite and and depending on your age (50 years young here) your reading glasses to see'em :{. Couldn't get my head back far enough before I hit the inside of the wheel well #@$%!

 

[RJWEST]

don't count on the squeller, there 'short', by the time it contacts
your rotors will probably be scared