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Brake pad thickness

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:39 pm
by RedexRobB
Now most brake pads have a groove in them to indicate when they need changing, what if you dont have a groove? Is there a legal limit? Im sure there must be cos my bike failed last year on thi pads, so what is the limit people?

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:00 pm
by Northern ANdy
1.5mm

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:12 pm
by deviant
yep
www.ukmot.com wrote:
(i) Brake linings or pads (other than sintered pads) less than 1.5mm thick at any point
(ii) Sintered brake pads less than 1mm thick at any point

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:01 pm
by RedexRobB
Excellent guys cheers :)