Ok, you can always turn to your trusted mechanic to change the brake pads but it is better to know the dynamics behind this procedure well, also to understand the wear of the pads and not find yourself changing them too late. Braking iron on iron is not pleasant, both for us and for the discs themselves. How to change disc brake pads? Here is the article for you. If you are sure that it is time to make the change, continue reading this article.
To check the wear of the pads you must rely on a glance: if the lining is less than 1 mm it is necessary to replace the pads. When new it is around 3mm. In short, it must not end otherwise braking will be iron to iron and it will not be a good situation both for braking and for your disc, which will be damaged.
WHICH PADS TO CHOOSE? ORGANIC OR METALLIC?
HOW MANY KM DOES A MTB BRAKE PADS LAST?
It's difficult to estimate in km because it all depends on how much you brake. Trying to give values, if you have a calmer driving style, and don't brake too often, they could last from 500 to 1000 km. On the contrary, if you have an aggressive bike park riding style it may be necessary replace le tablets even after just 150/200km.
When the thickness of the lining is the same as that of the tweezers it's time to change everything.
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