time to replace brakes?
These are Dexter self-adjust that I have dragged 15,500 miles. At zero miles (i.e., new) the pads are 0.18 inch (9/32) and after 15,500 they are 0.08 inch (1/8). So I am figuring that the pads are l...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:ford truck guy wrote:
Throw ALL those Math problems Into the trash can and stop over thinking.
IF the brakes a low, AND your taking that multi thousand mile trip ( 6,000 - 10,000 ) , just replace them and be done with it..:S
piece of mind = priceless
and by the way... agree with the above .080 is 80 thousands where 1/8" is .125, or 125,000.... 45,000 thicker ( .045 ) than .080 now my brain hurts
Agree, but I would also check the bearings, change seals, repack and adjust.
I would as well, and assumed that would be done anyway... If I were taking a trip like that, I would go over every bit of that trailer with a fine tooth comb... and a few spare parts may not be a bad idea. I know I carry the essentials.
