Nocturnal

I have a 93 Civic Si Hatchback... I'm wondering how would I know when the brake pads are going? Also, since I have disc brakes all around, would I need to change all four pads (if there is four pads all around)?

NA EJ1

take your wheels off and look at them...if the pad is at the same size or lower than the backing plate, then you should concider getting new pads


[Modified by CC94B18, 8:26 PM 1/3/2003]

BlackDeuceCoupe

Easiest way to tell is to look at the brake fluid level in your master cylinder. If it's over halfway down, it's probably time to replace your pads.

As the pads wear out, the slave cylinders hold more fluid, to take up the slack. That's one of the biggest reason for never re-filling the master cylinder. If you've been adding fluid as the pads have worn, then you'll have to do a visual on the pads themselves. And, make sure you drain the extra fluid out of your master cylinder reservoir before replacing the pads or it'll squirt out all over your firewall, et cetera.

crs

squeeking. squeeking even when pressing the breaks hard. that how i tell.

sol of zig

when you go though an intersetion and slam your del sol into your buddy's 02 V-6 accord @ 25mph. that's how I was able to determine I need new brakes. either new brakes or my girlfriend calling me, one of them was the cause...