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Old 14 Jul 2004, 06:45 pm
chibitul
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Default Re: brakes at 40k miles

In article <1089789345.358390@news-1.nethere.net>,
Sean Dinh <"seanny"@dinh@znet.com> wrote:

> There is no need to check the brake pads with calipers. The brake pad consist
> of smaller semi metallic friction material bonded to a larger steel plate.
> Look at the friction material. If one is less than 1/16" thick, replace the
> pads.


1/16", that is 1.5 mm, OK, I can check that. How much is it when the pad
is new? thsi way i can figure out how much I used til now and how long
will last whatever is left. Right?

>
> I still have original clutch on my 92 Civic cx with 172 kmiles.


This is great. Thanks!
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