just how low can i take a brake pad?
 

as i can't see any wear indicator?

wondering how low is safe as i've been told i need to change them and am in the process of doing so, but how much pad in mm away from the metal mounting plate can i take it down to?

on 4 pot my99 turbo.

ta:)

I would personally not go less than about 3 or 4 mm.... the brakes would be crap by that point though...

Hi

I would say 3-4 mm would be the lowest you would dare go, assuming that they are worn evenly, if not 6-7mm

Andy

ah, best get them done pronto then;)

probably around the 3mm mark and yep they are a bit crap!!

there's no likelyhood of hitting any metal fixings is there? (not sure how the pad is fixed to the plate)

cheers for the swift replies guys:thumb:

'If' you have a big lip on the disc, then there's a slight risk of the dics back plate touching, but it would need to be a big lip!!

no there's only about a 1.5mm lip on the disc, i was just worried about the pad material wearing out (or falling/breaking off):o

Best to change asap really.... 'shouldn't' break up.......