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COLONEL_SMITH · 13th December 2005, 09:16 AM

I have the standard set up on my gtr and want to check my brake pads to see how much is left on them...Can you see them without removing the wheel??
I have had a quick look and I could not see anything so it could mean they are worn out..

captainmmm · 28th December 2005, 04:28 PM

No mate, to see you have to remove the wheel to see inside the caliper!

jumpman023 · 30th December 2005, 09:22 AM

My friend has an R32 and wants to change his brakes. I'm gonna assume he means his brake pads, is there anything special I should consider? Thanks...

Alex

Nick MW · 30th December 2005, 09:40 AM

Alex - they are a doddle mate - I am technically inept and even I managed it.

With regard to what to go for, DS2500s are generally considered one of the better pads available, but generate a lot of dust. I personally swapped from the DS2500s to EBC Red Stuff last time and found them OK. Standard brakes on the R32 are not that great though unless you change them completely.

jumpman023 · 31st December 2005, 02:01 AM

thanks. we'll most likely get er done tomorrow...

jumpman023 · 31st December 2005, 03:08 AM

anyone think i can fit upgraded brakes.... looking at endless set, calipers, rotors, pads. any opinions/experience with these?

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COLONEL_SMITH GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 498	Checking brake pads I have the standard set up on my gtr and want to check my brake pads to see how much is left on them...Can you see them without removing the wheel?? I have had a quick look and I could not see anything so it could mean they are worn out..

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jumpman023 GTROC Hustler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Inquiring minds want to know.... Posts: 607	My friend has an R32 and wants to change his brakes. I'm gonna assume he means his brake pads, is there anything special I should consider? Thanks... Alex __________________ There's more than one Alex floating around here...

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jumpman023 GTROC Hustler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Inquiring minds want to know.... Posts: 607	anyone think i can fit upgraded brakes.... looking at endless set, calipers, rotors, pads. any opinions/experience with these? __________________ There's more than one Alex floating around here...

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28th December 2005, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
captainmmm GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 42	No mate, to see you have to remove the wheel to see inside the caliper!

30th December 2005, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nick MW GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Beds Posts: 1,583	Alex - they are a doddle mate - I am technically inept and even I managed it. With regard to what to go for, DS2500s are generally considered one of the better pads available, but generate a lot of dust. I personally swapped from the DS2500s to EBC Red Stuff last time and found them OK. Standard brakes on the R32 are not that great though unless you change them completely.