Whizzbomb

Hello,

I'm on stock rotors with EBC Greenstuff pads. I know it said on the box that the pads don't have the metal insert that makes the pads squeek when they are worn down. Can anyone tell me what the signs are that it's time to replace them besides taking them somewhere to get looked at?

Thanks!

Joe

fsttyms1

you could take off the wheel and look to see the thickness of the pads, if its around 3/16 to 1/8 you might want to think about replacing them

bkzjimmy

u can see the thickness in the back without removing the wheels but not the front.

fsttyms1

hence why i said to take off the wheel

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

And it's the front you have to worry about the most. So don't be lazy and take the front wheels off and check the pads.

NYZGREATST

also, if the car kind of shakes when you stop. thats a sign too right??

Mr Hyde

You dont want to wait so long that the pads are worn, and you are chewing up your rotors. Neglect them too long, and you'll need to change everything; not just your pads.

A perfect time to check pads is when you rotate your tires. So keep that in mind the next time you have that done.

Tecciztecatl

The shaking, or vibration is a sign of warped rotors ... nice avatar btw :wink:

Whizzbomb

Thanks It only took me 2 years to find one

Rcmcfe

when you run into the car infront of you....

youngBuk

when they squeek...its time to change....mine squeek but im too poor to replace them rite now

Whizzbomb

I think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong) the EBC Greenstuff pads don't have the metal inserts that cause the squeek like the OEM pads. Actually I remember reading on the box they came in they had a specific warning to have the pads checked for wear every 3k miles for just that reason. And me, being the lazy guy I am, certainly didn't chek them that often