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chrisboke
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1999 Cougar.
My brake pad indicator light has recently come on. The manual leads me to believe that this is a warning for the front pads (and not the back). However, upon examining the (outside) pads on all four wheels, it looks like the rear pads are slightly thinner than the front. In fact the front pads (outside) still look to be at least 1/4 in. thick.
Even though the rear pads are newer than the front pads, I'm assuming the front pads are not wearing as fast because I had new rotors put on the front along with the pads the last time.
I would like to do the repair job myself, as I've done the rear pads (with a little help) once before. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh has been freezing lately, and I have no garage immediately close by to pull it in. Here are my questions.
First, I don't remember the rear pads I installed before having a wire indicator attatched. Could my memory be wrong... and the indicator light be referring to the rear pads and not the front?
Secondly, can the inner front pads wear un-evenly from the outer front pads? And if so wouldn't it be unlikely with new rotors in the front?
Thirdly, has anyone noticed the indicator light coming on with plenty of pad left? How many miles (roughly) can I go before running serious risk?
In Gratitude,
Chrisboke
My brake pad indicator light has recently come on. The manual leads me to believe that this is a warning for the front pads (and not the back). However, upon examining the (outside) pads on all four wheels, it looks like the rear pads are slightly thinner than the front. In fact the front pads (outside) still look to be at least 1/4 in. thick.
Even though the rear pads are newer than the front pads, I'm assuming the front pads are not wearing as fast because I had new rotors put on the front along with the pads the last time.
I would like to do the repair job myself, as I've done the rear pads (with a little help) once before. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh has been freezing lately, and I have no garage immediately close by to pull it in. Here are my questions.
First, I don't remember the rear pads I installed before having a wire indicator attatched. Could my memory be wrong... and the indicator light be referring to the rear pads and not the front?
Secondly, can the inner front pads wear un-evenly from the outer front pads? And if so wouldn't it be unlikely with new rotors in the front?
Thirdly, has anyone noticed the indicator light coming on with plenty of pad left? How many miles (roughly) can I go before running serious risk?
In Gratitude,
Chrisboke