brake disc wear

Drunkenmassacre · 24 May 2012 at 11:18

Time to pick your collective brains... Been told that my front brake disc is looking at the end of its serviceable life. I have no issue with that (other than the cost of a new one) but my question is how can you tell if its worn? I can't see any indicators for wear and haven't got my Haynes manual to hand. Any ideas? Thanks.

Btw its a varadero xl 125 v3

Felix · 24 May 2012 at 11:22

Measure the thickness and compare it with Honda's service manual?

wazza300 · 24 May 2012 at 17:08

hey gv can you update my trust for the pc? as for the brake disc you need some feeler gaugesto measure the thickness,

4T5 · 24 May 2012 at 17:13

If it is heavily worn then there will be a lip you can feel with your finger around the outer edge.

daisycutter · 24 May 2012 at 17:29

how many miles on the bike?

I get an advisory ever year on my bike due to the brake pads i use being thinner from new than the original pads. Doesnt mean you need a new disc though

Drunkenmassacre · 25 May 2012 at 00:38

errr just over 11k on the bike. Its funny, there's a slight lip on the rear but not the front. Suppose I'l find out when I take it for MOT.

Cheers guys

chad116 · 25 May 2012 at 11:12

You can measure the disc using a vernier maybe ?
There should be a min tolerance printed on the disc ?