Brake wear indication without removing wheels?

[super50]

I am not set up to remove my wheels in my garage, so I have to take it to the shop to inspect the brakes, etc...
I am wondering if there is any way to tell how much my brake pads are worn without taking the wheels off?

Thanks!

 

[Sandroad]

Sure. At least the outer pads are easily visible through the wheel openings with a flashlight. To figure out what you're looking at, see the video in this link. Installing the new pads in the calipers is at the end of the 5 minute tutorial. That will give you an idea of how thick new pads are.

http://tlcfaq.com/main/2012/07/ft-wheel-bearing-brakes-refurb-parts-list/

 

[APKhaos]

Sure. At least the outer pads are easily visible through the wheel openings with a flashlight. To figure out what you're looking at, see the video in this link. Installing the new pads in the calipers is at the end of the 5 minute tutorial. That will give you an idea of how thick new pads are.

http://tlcfaq.com/main/2012/07/ft-wheel-bearing-brakes-refurb-parts-list/

^^ This. It's a quick and easy check. Change pads when the thickness of the pad material equals the thickness of the pads backing plate.


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