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Brake Calculator

Vérifiez l’épaisseur des disques par rapport au minimum, obtenez des alertes d’usure des plaquettes et estimez le coût d’un remplacement.

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Discs and pads wear differently

Brake pads are typically replaced at 3 mm of friction material, discs when they reach the minimum thickness stamped on the hub (often 2 mm below new). Pads last roughly 30,000–50,000 km; discs often twice as long.

  • Always measure with a micrometer, not by eye
  • Replace discs in pairs (both sides of an axle)
  • Worn discs cause pulsing under braking
  • A warning light or a grinding noise means immediate attention

FAQ

Quand l’épaisseur mesurée atteint le minimum gravé, en cas de rainures profondes, de fissures ou de voile provoquant des vibrations.
Les neuves font 10–12 mm. Remplacez-les à 3 mm pour protéger les disques.
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