What size brake pads do I need?

Ideally, your brake pads should be thicker than 6.4 mm (¼ inches) for proper functioning. If it’s thinner than this, consider getting a replacement soon. Most car mechanics also agree that the bare minimum brake pad thickness is 3.2 mm (⅛ inches).

How do I know what bike brake pads I need?

Shape. Different brake calipers have different shapes and different methods of holding the pads in place. Thankfully getting the correct shaped pad is pretty obvious. Look at what your brake is called (it’s usually written on the lever reservoir and/or the caliper body) and then find a disc pad of the same name.

How thick should mountain bike brake pads be?

Generally, the pad material should measure at least 1mm thick.

Is 5 mm on brake pads OK?

How is brake pad wear measured? Pad wear is calculated in millimetres. The confusion comes in the way this is communicated to drivers. If you’re told you have 5mm of pad remaining you might replace the pads too late to be safe, or too soon to get full value for money out of them.

What thickness do brake pads start at?

The friction material on a new brake pad is typically about 8-12 millimeters thick, and those that are ready for replacement are worn down to about 3 mm.

Do all brake pads fit all bikes?

Bike brake pads, on the whole, are universal; the main difference is the compound they are made of. There are also some variations in size and diameter of the pads but this doesn’t make much difference. If you’re not sure, however, remember to ask your local bike store attendant for advice on the best fit.

Can I replace 50mm brake pads with 70mm?

Yes! You shouldn’t have any issue replacing your existing 50mm pads with these 70mm pads they will just be a little longer than your old ones.

Which are better ceramic or metallic brake pads?

Ceramic brake pads typically last longer than semi-metallic brake pads, and through their lifespan, provide better noise control and less wear-and-tear to rotors, without sacrificing braking performance.

Do bike brake pads get old?

Bicycle brake pads do get old and worn down. They should be replaced when they get down to 1 mm of brake compound. We will also explore and compare different types of brake pads available.

What is the legal brake pad limit?

Grinding – Once the material on brake pads becomes dangerously worn a grinding sound can be heard on depression of the brake. The legal limit for brake pads is approximately three millimetres. Anything less than this will expose the metal sensor making contact with the brake disc.

Is 6mm good for brake pads?

If the brake pads thinnest pad thickness is at 6mm then what the mechanic most likely recommends is to have the brakes checked in a about 1000-2000 miles to see if they will be needed then. Most brakes pads that are worn to 3mm is recommended for immediate replacement of the pads and resurface or replace the rotors.

How long will 1mm brake pads last?

The brake pads usually start with 11mm. You have 4mm left (replace point is 3) so you have used 7mm in 33k miles. At your rate it will take 33/7 or about another 5K miles to wear another 1mm.