, I bought some brakes for my 92 toyota paseo, but today just to make sure I should put some new ones on, I went to my local mechanic that has worked on my car for about 6 years, and he looked through my rims and said that it looked like I still had 60% life in my brakes, but about 2 minutes ago hs assistant said 40%, but the guy who said 60% is the main mechanic(the smarter one). How can they tell I have that much left, I barely see a small gab in between the rotor and the caliper.Should I change my car brakes?
Take it to a brake shop for a free inspection. They will take of the tires and actually measure the remaining life.
BUT since both mechanics said 40% or more there is no need to change them now...Should I change my car brakes?
Take the first mechinc's word for it. It would of been real easy for him to say that you need them now and make the money off you.Should I change my car brakes?
no dont change them yetShould I change my car brakes?
Both guys were just guesstimating the wear on your pads. And besides, there isn't much difference between 40% and 50%. It sounds like they are at least half gone and I would replace them. They don't cost that much and it's a pretty simple fix. You'll have less brake fade and the car will stop better. If you need another reason, the brakes aren't real big on this vehicle to keep weight down and your driving habits may make the pads wear quicker. Just do it.
