How thick are new brake pads?

kevbh · 06-27-2007, 01:22 PM

I'm getting ready for my 2nd track day at Road Atlanta, and want to make sure I have enough brake pad to make it through the weekend. The tech information advises participants to make sure they have 50% or more brake pad material. I've been searching, but can't seem to find out how thick brake pads (OEM) are when they are new. Anyone know? Thanks.

1clean335i · 06-30-2007, 07:47 AM

I've measured some pads at 10-11mm so if you have atleastl 5-6mm left you should be good to go.

Josh49 · 06-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Could you just swing by a dealership and ask to measure a new pad?

kevbh · 07-03-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

I've measured some pads at 10-11mm so if you have atleastl 5-6mm left you should be good to go.

Thanks, that makes me feel much better. I've got between 5-6mm so I think you are right, I should be good to go. I guess if I use them up this weekend, I can put BMW's free maintenance to the test! I wonder if they'll give me grief about using up brakes in one year at a little over 18,000 miles?

1clean335i · 07-03-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbh

Thanks, that makes me feel much better. I've got between 5-6mm so I think you are right, I should be good to go. I guess if I use them up this weekend, I can put BMW's free maintenance to the test! I wonder if they'll give me grief about using up brakes in one year at a little over 18,000 miles?

You shouldnt have any issues getting the brakes replaced... Have fun this weekend and take some pics

I was at road atlanta around sept. last year for the lemans race.. looked like a nice track

TwinPowerF30 · 05-07-2010, 03:03 PM

bumping old post. i just had my brakes inspected and it says my fronts are 10MM and rears are 8MM. the rears were replaced a month ago, how thick are new rears supposed to be?

are my fronts pretty much like new? I've only driven 15000KM on them.

r53s65e90 · 05-14-2010, 12:50 AM

20.3 mm front 17 mm rear according to ATE's online catalog (OE supplier).

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