Rear Brake Pad 20%

[SilverOne]

I was told by the mechanic that my rear brake pads have 20% left, I am just wondering when should I change them out? I have an autocross event coming up in 2 weeks, should I have this replaced before the event?

btw, is this a simple DIY?

 

[ncdogdoc]

I would expect 20% to do OK for a single run at an autocross. I would not do a full track event on pads that thin. Just do not do any more street driving than you have to before the autoX.

Changing the rears is relatively simple, but it does require more wrenching than the fronts. You will have to remove the parking brake cable from the lower side of the caliper to give yourself enough wiggle room to get the caliper off the rotor. Plus, you will need a caliper tool to rotate the rear caliper back into position before you can put the new pads in. You can find these little Rubic's Cube or Borg

type things at Sear's, Autozone, Northern tool, etc. Usually run around $10 and work with a 3/8" drive and extension.
http://www.sears.com/sr/product/sum...g.0&vertical=SEARS&bidsite=&pid =00946344000

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[This message has been edited by ncdogdoc (edited 10 February 2003).]

 

[DanO]

For an autox event they’ll probably hold up just fine. Bring new pads to the event so you’ll be prepared to change them out if sparks start flying <g>. DIY at www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/brakes/rearpads/rearpads.html If you’ve never done rear brakes before, then the DIY can be a bit challenging. Like ncdogdoc states above, it requires a special tool to spin the piston back into the caliper so that the new pads will fit.

DanO