When to replace brake pads

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Jun 21, 2010 | 11:32 AM

sasuga

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When to replace brake pads

Have a 2005 A4 1.8 liter with 55,000. My brakes work well with no squeaking. I currently have about 3/16" to 1/4" left on my rear brake pads. Could some one please tell me when I should replace them?

Jun 21, 2010 | 12:21 PM

kriptonik

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From: Los Angeles, CA

If they're less than 1/4 of an inch, I'd go ahead and replace them.

Jun 21, 2010 | 12:45 PM

shane.trammell

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Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,181

From: Richardson, TX

I replace mine immediately after they start grinding. A dealership recommended new pads bc mine were below the amount they should have had and they still lasted another 2 years. Glad i declined the repair