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hugo7
Brake pads question.

My MOT is coming up, so I was wondering about getting new brake pads at the same time as I don't think they've been replaced in the nearly 2.5yrs we've had it.
1. Is there an easy way to check the pads without taking the wheel off?
2. Any pad recommendations for a family Golf, typically carrying 2¾ worth of people and a load of shit in the boot. (ones that are easily available in the UK)
Cheers.

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Fixedwheelnut in reply to @hugo7

Minimum thickness for MOT is 1.5mm of pad material, can you see through the wheel how much pad material is left? most brake pad warning lights come on at 3mm wear if fitted.

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hugo7 in reply to @Fixedwheelnut

Thanks

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