New discs and pads

[carl]

So, upon investigation of a sticky caliper (replaced yesterday) it seems that both of my front discs are below the minimum thickness. How the dealer didn't spot this at the >£800 Inspection II service which was less than 2,000 miles ago I don't know.

I'm thinking of getting the ECP Pagid discs (10% discount this weekend) and some RS29 pads for up front. Is it advisable to upgrade the rear pads at the same time or will it be OK for a bit?

 

[srhutch]

Min thickness only applies when you change the pads, so unless they changed the pads nothing to report.

 

[carl]

Min thickness only applies when you change the pads, so unless they changed the pads nothing to report.

So I should expect that when it went in for the next service in 15000 miles' time they would be like doilies?

 

[Mangozac]

The minimum thickness is calculated so that there is enough disc material left to last another set of pads. I presume unless you're going to particularly exotic pad compounds the pad to disc wear ratio is pretty linear

 

[carl]

Plus if I haven't triggered the low pad sensors do I need new ones or can I re-use the old ones? Wife's new 3-series has those sensors that wear continuously and tell you the remaining pad life, but I don't think we have those.

 

[srhutch]

Yes you can use the sensors if they haven't been triggered.