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The minimum front brake rotor thickness is three aids of an inch. When the rotor does not have the minimum thickness the auto mechanic replacing the brakes can not use the rotor.
23mm or 0.91 inch
What are the brake rotors minimum thickness on a 1997 Buick Century? Thanking you in advance.
The minimum thickness for rotors on a Dodge truck is between 0.5 and 1 inch. It varies greatly based on the model and whether it is the front or rear brakes.
The minimum rotor thickness for a 1992 Saturn SL2 is .625 inches for the front and .350 inches for the rear if equipped with rear disc brakes.
Front pads (disc brakes) Rear shoes (drum brakes)
Remove the wheels and judge the thickness of the brake pads. There is no adjustment on disc brakes. You will normally wear out 2 sets on the front before you wear out one on the rear.
Look at the pads and measure the thickness. The minimum allowed thickness for the brakes pads is 2 mm. Replace if they are worn to this point. You will have to remove the wheel to measure the pads.
Minimum disc thickness vented front 24.6mm .Minimum disc thickness rear 16.6mm. min pad thickness front & rear 1mm
For a peice of mind I usually start by taking mine into Belle tire for a free front end inspection just in case it's not a brake issue. You usually get an estimate of what they think it is, and as long as it's not front end related you can go right to your brakes. A shimmy in the front end is typically a sign your brake rotors are starting to or are warped. With that said, if it is your rotor it should feel more like a pulsation in your brake pedal as well. If you have'NT changed your brake pads in a while you should do a front brake inspection. Look for pad thickness and any obviuos wear in the thickness of the rotor. You should be able to have your rotors machined at a local auto store and put a new set of pads on. I would recommend Raybestos or Bendix. Make sure you you use a torque wrench for the final tightinig on your lug nuts. Uneven lug nut pressure can cause premature rotor warping. Good luck. Ed
You should replace the rotors on the front brakes whenever they get past a minimum thickness due to wear. The min. thickness is on the hub of the rotor. You could take them to an automotive machine shop and get them turned down. At that time they can Mic the rotors and tell you if you need to get new ones.
Yes, it should. Good front pads on most Caravans will last 20-25,000 miles. So 6 weeks of use should show a pad down to about 1/8 or less thickness.