I can replace pads and rotors, but aren't a big car junkie, so don't really know the answer to this.

Does the amount of wear on your pads affect the braking power?

I just examined my pads. I would estimate the rears have about1/8" to a 1/4" left and the fronts a little less then that.

Does that affect how much braking power you have compared to new pads? We are going off-roading on Sat. but it's damn cold out to be changing pads, even in the garage. I'm just wondering if the pads will have enough to hold the vehicle on steep inclines.

The fluid is full and fairly clean as well, just that the pedal goes a little further then stock, but honestly not much.

I have 48k miles as well.

What do you guys think? Can I go a bit without changing them or change them before off-roading?

 

If you got pads left, you got pads left. Profound really.



However, think of the possibility of an emergency stop from 75mph down hill? Chews up a binch o pad at once. You do NOT want to behaving rivits or brake pad plates contacting the rotor(s). So use them as far as ya can, but change them when still building in a safety margin.

 

Sooo, the answer is, Pads are Pads on the H3 whether they are worn or not? It shouldn't affect it too much unless they are worn down to the metal? Is that what you mean by your almight profoundness?

 

Yes sir, yo got it. As long as your fluid levels are where they are supposed to be, no leaks,............. all is good.







What the hell is a binch? Wish I could type. [&o]

 

I thought that was some hidden brake part I didn't know anything about. Now I don't feel so bad

What did you mean by that?

Oh, and I'm off to my Birthday dinner.

Celebrating another year closer to death. Oh the joy

 

I think that Doc has covered your answer nicely. I would say that your pedal travels more the new because you DO have less pad then new. Which means the caliper has farther to go before it hits the rotor. But Doc is right as usual, as long as you aren't grinding or hearing the little tell tale squel you are fine.

 

Thanks Guys.

 

If you got 48k out of your pads that's about right. If you get squealing when you hit the brakes then your at the wear marker on or in the pads. Certain functions on vehicles are not designed to deteriorate suddenly as a result of wear. You would get warnings, i.e. if the fluid was low, a sqeal when the pads are thin. It is a mechanical device and will experiance wear over time.(No pun intended).