Minimum brake pad thickness
Discussion
BritishRacinGrin said:
They cannot fail it on pad thickness, only on braking balance and efficiency as tested. They could potentially write up an advisory if the pad thickness is even measurable without removing the wheels.
The minimum thickness is 1.5mm, if it can be seen or not is another matter."Brakes
The brakes are checked from inside and outside the vehicle. Inside checks include making sure brake lights work and that the brake pedal has an anti-slip device in good condition. The brake pedal should not reach the floor and the handbrake should hold onto its ratchet when applied.
Outside the vehicle, the Nominated Tester will be checking for brake fluid leaks, as well as damage to the brake pipes and parking brake cables. Brake pads must have at least 1.5 mm of friction material wear left to pass the MOT."
I didn't realise there was a minimum so thank you, I stand corrected.
However I still consider this minimum to be somewhat moot being that the tester is not permitted to remove roadwheels to inspect the car and on the vast majority of cars accurate measurement of remaining brake pad material would not be possible without doing so.
However I still consider this minimum to be somewhat moot being that the tester is not permitted to remove roadwheels to inspect the car and on the vast majority of cars accurate measurement of remaining brake pad material would not be possible without doing so.
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