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rondocap · 01-20-2013, 06:23 PM

So I'm getting ready to put new pads in the front brakes. They are making a high pitched squeal when stopping.

The rotor looks fairly OK, but it does have a very minimal lip around the edge. Does this mean the rotor is shot? Or can I just put in new brake pads and I should be OK?

I may want to buy a micrometer and check the thickness. Can this be done through the wheels, or do they have to come off?

01-20-2013, 06:23 PM	#1
rondocap Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 195	Getting ready to do brake pads - rotor question So I'm getting ready to put new pads in the front brakes. They are making a high pitched squeal when stopping. The rotor looks fairly OK, but it does have a very minimal lip around the edge. Does this mean the rotor is shot? Or can I just put in new brake pads and I should be OK? I may want to buy a micrometer and check the thickness. Can this be done through the wheels, or do they have to come off?