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How to determine brake pad wear

3rspecB

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Thanks for the replies guys.
I don't have the required tools so I think I will go see a brake specialist to get the car on a hoist and take a proper look. I mainly want peace of mind that the pads will survive the next track day, then I'll be replacing them with better pads so may as well start the relationship now.
Even though the order doesn't matter, think I'm more comfortable getting the brakes checked first, then I'll go to the tyre shop and get them to do their work.
Thoughts on going to my local Bridgestone Select to get the new tyres / alignment / camber adjustment? Or do you recommend going to someone slightly more specialised / reputable? Any suggestions for inner south/east Melbourne, South Yarra - Malvern area.

I can highly recommend Trutrack in North Melbourne for alignment. They also do mechanical repairs so can advise on pad life.
 

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RACV road side assist. My car has a spare so maybe that stuff is in there too? Sorry to say I've never looked, let alone changed a tyre before.

I'm absolutely GOBSMACKED.
What's it like under the bonnet? Do you regularly check the fluids?
 

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At least he's honest.
 

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RACV road side assist. My car has a spare so maybe that stuff is in there too? Sorry to say I've never looked, let alone changed a tyre before.
Never a better time to start :)

Learn how to jack up your car and take at least one wheel off this weekend. It's easy and a great learning experience. Everything you need to know is actually right there in the user manual (or YouTube).

Have fun!
 

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Never a better time to start :)

Learn how to jack up your car and take at least one wheel off this weekend. It's easy and a great learning experience. Everything you need to know is actually right there in the user manual (or YouTube).

Have fun!

While he has the manual out he should look up the Flux Capacitor and the reason it's there and what he needs to do with it.
 

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Come on mate, don't make fun.
Flux Capacitor configuration and calibration should be common knowledge by now.

(But if OP needs info, it's usually on page 1.21 of most service manuals).
 

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Mate you've had the thing on a race track how about wiping the wheels off after every meet and having a look underneath what every other bloke I seen put their car on a track does.
 

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Geez you blokes are good at jumping to conclusions. All Dre said was, he's not looked under the spare for his jack. He bought his MSE new. Of course it's there. Now all of a sudden he's not checking fluids etc? Clearly he's not the mechanically minded type. So, it's probably better and safer to use professionals.
 

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You've been racing better spend a bit of time with your favourite mechanic. A set of disks and pads every meet wouldn't be far off maintenance costs. plus 100 other things.
 

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A set of rotors every meet, why? I don't think he's entering Bathurst!!
 
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