I took my car in for a brake fluid flush recently and the mechanic stated that my pads may need replacing as he estimated that i had 15% remaining so I ordered the Akebono pads for the front & rear. After looking at the pads a bit closer, it seems that I have more like 50% remaining in front & maybe 40% rear. I took some photos, but what do you guys think. They still work great but I don't think there at the point of replacing just yet.

Front Pads


Rear Pads


From the service manual

Front Disc Brake
Unit: mm (in)


Brake model Kiriu
Wheel size 457 (18) 483 (19)
Brake pad
Standard thickness (new) 11.0 (0.433)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor
Standard thickness (new) 28.0 (1.102)
Repair limit thickness 26.0 (1.024)
Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Maximum runout (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.035 (0.0014)


Rear Disc Brake
Unit: mm (in)

Brake model Kiriu
Wheel size 457 (18) 483 (19)
Brake pad
Standard thickness (new) 8.5 (0.335)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)

Disc rotor
Standard thickness (new) 16.0 (0.630)
Repair limit thickness 14.0 (0.551)
Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Maximum runout (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.002)

What I did find alarming was this inner sidewall crack which means I need new 19in rubber.

 

Fronts are fine. Rears are ok, but I would say 30%ish mostly because you don't wear pads all the way to the backer.

 

that tire looks dry rotted... so you either have 2 or 4 dry rotted tires.

 

yes, you need tires

 

What did they charge you for a flush? And where are you located?

 

Those pads are nearly new and you can wear them down to 2mm without any concern. Typical b/s from the ripoff shop. One thing to make sure is to check both left and right calipers and within caliper both inner and outer pad. You can always find one pad that is sticking and worn way more than others. In which case that indicates an issue with hardware and needs addressing.

 

I'm looking to get these next week. I'm in SoCal so I never have contact with snow, just some rain during winter plus they have a $70 Prepaid Visa card offer.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....cleSearch=true


BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE970AS POLE POSITION
Ultra High Performance All-Season

Size: 245/40R19
Load Range: XL
Serv. Desc: 98W
UTQG: 400 AA A

 

You can get a better tire at a lower cost then the Bridgestones. Just saying. do a little research on here for tires and see what most people run. Good luck with your tire purchase.