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blsfrs 09-17-2022 04:03 PM
Brake pad thickness checker
 
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Sometimes I don't want to pull the wheel off just get an idea about my pad thickness. I made this device for a quick and dirty check. Hook one wire to the backing plate, push the other to the rotor. Carefully remove and you know how much pad is left.

soundman98 09-17-2022 10:24 PM
where was this idea about 5 years ago!

the car lost billions of sales because we were never were able to see the brake pad thickness without taking off the wheel!

blsfrs 09-18-2022 11:17 AM
I'm sure there will be a spike in sales now that this device is out there. Best invention since the reservoir tipped condom. IMHO.

CSG Mike 09-20-2022 12:13 AM
I introduce you to my friend, a caliper.

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-u...per-63664.html

blsfrs 09-21-2022 12:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 3547971)
I introduce you to my friend, a caliper.

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-u...per-63664.html
I have a similar caliper and yes, it would work but, you have to know the thickness of the backing plate. Then, you get into all those derivatives.


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