Should Rear Brake Pads Be Replaced at 5mm?

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EstherLynn
07/30/25 9:13am
Typically, a brand-new set of brake pads has a thickness of around 1.5cm. When the thickness of the brake pads is less than 5mm, they need to be replaced. Introduction to Brake Pads: Brake pads are composed of friction material layer, heat insulation layer, adhesive layer, backing plate, etc. The brake pads work by the brake caliper pushing the backing plate to press the friction material against the brake disc for braking, so the quality of the friction material is particularly important. Precautions for Brake Pads: Emergency braking causes significant damage to the brake pads. Therefore, when driving normally, it is advisable to brake gradually or use the method of intermittent braking (pumping the brakes), which results in less wear on the brake pads.
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