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Brake disks
17 Apr 2019 09:25 #206267
by BGBrit
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Rotated the tyres today and while I was at it I checked the pads and shoes for wear. Pads had 4.5 mm and the shoes about 3 mm to go. I also noticed the disks were shinny all around but only about 20 mm in width, the pads are much wider than that so obviously the pads are not making full contact. Its just passed the braking test for the mot and I've not noticed poor braking at all. Can anyone tell me if this normal to have only 20 mm surface contact, both disks on both sides are the same.
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Tony.
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17 Apr 2019 09:49 #206270
by yakuza
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
Replied by yakuza on topic Brake disks
Should be full contact. I have saved brake discs sometimes by rubbing off rust and changing the pads. But most times you are better off changing both pads and discs if there is uneven wear.
There is a percentage of minimum area of the disc that can be rusted but not sure if this applies to all countries or how big it is.
There is a percentage of minimum area of the disc that can be rusted but not sure if this applies to all countries or how big it is.
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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17 Apr 2019 10:12 #206275
by BGBrit
Replied by BGBrit on topic Brake disks
Yakuza,, Thanks... I have two sets of new pads. They measure 38 mm in width. I'll try and source a couple o' disks locally and fit them soon. I don't think 20 mm is good enough. I just wondered as both were the same and on both sides of the disk this may be normal.
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17 Apr 2019 14:21 #206283
by sniper
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Check that the callipers are sliding well when you change the disks...
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17 Apr 2019 14:33 #206284
by BGBrit
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Will do sniper... I've got some silicon grease for that..
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17 Apr 2019 17:37 #206299
by maverick
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