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The easiest way to know whether or not your brakes need to be replaced is by looking at the pads. You should have at least 1/4 inch of break pad pressed against the rotor. You don't always have to take the wheel off to see them, just look through the spokes of the wheel.

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the obivious is when your brakes squeal

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