Simple question: brake pad wear indicator?

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lucaspalm
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Simple question: brake pad wear indicator?

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Hi all,
Quick question for riders here —
When you check brake pads on your bike, how do you decide it’s time to replace them?
Do you go by thickness, sound, feel, or a specific rule of thumb?

Thanks.
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Re: Simple question: brake pad wear indicator?

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when it starts scratching the disk
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Bonaparte
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Re: Simple question: brake pad wear indicator?

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Hi!
Normally, I follow tha motorcycle´s manual.
Generally, when it gets less than 2 mm, I replace it.
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Bonaparte

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