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When To Replace Brake Pads & Rotors

  • 01 Jan 2025
  • Rapid Tyre & Service

Common signs include squealing, grinding, vibration under braking, or a longer stopping distance. We measure pad thickness and rotor condition to advise the right time.

Typical replacement intervals

  • Pads: often 30-70,000 km depending on vehicle and driving.
  • Rotors: replace when below minimum thickness, warped, or heavily lipped.

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