Can you "feel" the thickness of a brake pad? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Captain Snooze · 08-24-2018, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's absurd. Who has light in their garage?

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Ultramaroon · 08-24-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

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The light reflected off of that beer machine is more likely coming from a window just out of view.

I remain skeptical.

Captain Snooze · 08-24-2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

The light reflected off of that beer machine is more likely coming from a window just out of view.

I remain skeptical.

When roses are about to bloom new flowers it is imperative that they have good exposure to sun. If you are growing roses in your garage you need a bud light.

Spuds · 08-24-2018, 02:30 AM

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Ultramaroon · 08-24-2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

When roses are about to bloom new flowers it is imperative that they have good exposure to sun. If you are growing roses in your garage you need a bud light.

Ah. I was unaware that I could grow roses in my garage. Now I may never leave.

CSG Mike · 08-24-2018, 03:30 AM

@Captain Snooze well played sir, well played.

churchx · 08-24-2018, 05:20 AM

BTW, not sure if it's worth to use as "indicator" .. parking brake light can light up on dash when brake fluid level is low (normal fluid level with new pads -> wear to 2/3rds down -> brake fluid drops to min or below level -> indicator lights up, first from time to time, then, if nothing is done (like adding some brake fuel till normal level to compensate pads material thickness wear), is lit all the time).

Spacemane969 · 08-24-2018, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ermax

If you’re curious how much pad is left then just look at the pads.

I just swapped my stop tech street pads back to stockies mostly because of break dust. Just here to confirm the difference was due to design and not wear. First time with this stuff. Thanks guys.

Spacemane969 · 08-24-2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by churchx

BTW, not sure if it's worth to use as "indicator" .. parking brake light can light up on dash when brake fluid level is low (normal fluid level with new pads -> wear to 2/3rds down -> brake fluid drops to min or below level -> indicator lights up, first from time to time, then, if nothing is done (like adding some brake fuel till normal level to compensate pads material thickness wear), is lit all the time).

Good to know thanks! Mine has been flashing, I stupidly assumed the light was indicative of ABS activating. Should I just go for a full flush at this point?

churchx · 08-24-2018, 06:02 AM

I just topped up till max level in tank again, which shut off parking brake light, and drove pads (almost) till end of them (of course, one will need to remove some excess fluid, after one changes pads to new ones, of full thickness).
But still, i wouldn't "rely" on this indicator to tell pad wear. Better check their state/wear properly (alongside other things/systems of car/their state & wear to inspect) at very least prior trackday. It's helpful if you keep some notes (eg. installed pads of type # at ##.##.#### date, drove # hours/days at # track).
And alongside extra tires, some oil bottle, drinks, basic toolset, air pressure gauge & pump, take to the track also hydraulic jack, needed wrenches, extra pad set, fluid bottle, if you wear down current ones too fast (or find out if you will be able to get them changed on site, if needed). Brake subsystem is about the most important in any car. Especially if it is abused at track loads.
As all pads are compromise of sort, so many change to track pads prior track day, and to street ones - after, to have best for purpose every time, instead of dealing of shortcomings of universal/hybrid pads. Pad change is good chance to inspect their state too (and to add extra notes during change on how much pads material in mm you wear down of specific pads on specific tracks on specific tires or car setup and for how long). Also you can note what fluid and when you flushed. And if/after what you boiled it up

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finch1750 · 08-24-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemane969

Good to know thanks! Mine has been flashing, I stupidly assumed the light was indicative of ABS activating. Should I just go for a full flush at this point?

Is the pedal squishy? How many miles?

Spacemane969 · 08-26-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

Is the pedal squishy? How many miles?

Feels a tad bit, like 50 of the travel is air sometimes but I think I'm just used to the twitchiness of the street pads I tried. 85k miles

finch1750 · 08-27-2018, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacemane969

Feels a tad bit, like 50 of the travel is air sometimes but I think I'm just used to the twitchiness of the street pads I tried. 85k miles

When was the last time you bled them? If its been more then 30k miles I would start there

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 08-27-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

What if, and this may sound crazy but, what if you left your eyes open and looked at the pad as you removed and felt it? Then there would be no risk of someone swapping the pad with a cheap replica as you judged its remaining service life.

Darn you caught on to the brake pad bandits again!

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churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,334 Thanks: 698 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just topped up till max level in tank again, which shut off parking brake light, and drove pads (almost) till end of them (of course, one will need to remove some excess fluid, after one changes pads to new ones, of full thickness). But still, i wouldn't "rely" on this indicator to tell pad wear. Better check their state/wear properly (alongside other things/systems of car/their state & wear to inspect) at very least prior trackday. It's helpful if you keep some notes (eg. installed pads of type # at ##.##.#### date, drove # hours/days at # track). And alongside extra tires, some oil bottle, drinks, basic toolset, air pressure gauge & pump, take to the track also hydraulic jack, needed wrenches, extra pad set, fluid bottle, if you wear down current ones too fast (or find out if you will be able to get them changed on site, if needed). Brake subsystem is about the most important in any car. Especially if it is abused at track loads. As all pads are compromise of sort, so many change to track pads prior track day, and to street ones - after, to have best for purpose every time, instead of dealing of shortcomings of universal/hybrid pads. Pad change is good chance to inspect their state too (and to add extra notes during change on how much pads material in mm you wear down of specific pads on specific tracks on specific tires or car setup and for how long). Also you can note what fluid and when you flushed. And if/after what you boiled it up . Last edited by churchx; 08-24-2018 at 06:15 AM.

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churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,334 Thanks: 698 Thanked 2,086 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	BTW, not sure if it's worth to use as "indicator" .. parking brake light can light up on dash when brake fluid level is low (normal fluid level with new pads -> wear to 2/3rds down -> brake fluid drops to min or below level -> indicator lights up, first from time to time, then, if nothing is done (like adding some brake fuel till normal level to compensate pads material thickness wear), is lit all the time).

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