Re: When to change the brake pads?

Richard Phillips wrote:
> solamour wrote:
>> Simply put, how do I know when it's time to change the brake pads? Is
>> this something that can be visually inspected? Or should I rely on the
>> "squeal" sound?
>> __
>> sol
> 
> You should change pads when they drop below 2mm thickness, according to
the 
> workshop manual.  You can inspect the pads by jacking up the car and 
> removing the wheels.

And don't reply on the squealers; they can fall off or just not be 
replaced when the pads are changed.  My car doesn't have them.