Worn brakes

[FluffySheep]

Before anyone says it, my brakes are still good (just) but I know they are wearing down, so Im asking does anybody know how much should be left on a set of pads before they get replaced?

The car is an 03 plate s40 if it makes any difference.

Ta
Fluffy

 

[FluffySheep]

When my pads get low the handbrake light comes on as the fluid has to go further and makes it think its low.

IIRC volvos have drums on the back for handbrake and discs all round for the footbrake, so I can't use this system!


1.5mm is the current call. Time to go to my parents nice flat drive and jack up the car and have a look...unless someone else has something to add?

Fluffy

 

[FluffySheep]

Regardless, I would change pads way before 1.5mm myself. Assuming I noticed they were that worn Did them on the Manta this morning, they were at about 2-3mm and starting to get juddery already.

Right, that's my Easter project. Hmm - do I buy the parts and fit them myself or get a local garage to do it knowing they can get the parts cheaper than I can and they work for good prices (if you know what I mean )

Fluffy