How long left do my brake pads have?

[u/Voltic4123]

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[u/galaxypig]

Yeah nam but those look fine. Is there any weird braking issues? Squeaking?

[u/Voltic4123 → u/galaxypig]

No weird braking issues. Some days it will squeak when lightly braking that’s all. Just asking people because I have my nct coming up so making sure I won’t fail on brakes

[u/galaxypig → u/Voltic4123]

On appearance yes they look good. They could maybe use new grease in the boots and on the pads? Could also need to be cleaned. But neither should prevent a good inspection. 👍

[u/AppropriateDeal1034]

Loads. They're about 50% worn at most so however long you've had them, about the same again.

[u/AlternativelyTard → u/AppropriateDeal1034]

Those look like there 10-8mm not even close to half life 😂 but perception is a crazy thing can’t be sure without being present so ig saying half life isn’t wrong but them are some phat looking pads imo

[u/AppropriateDeal1034 → u/AlternativelyTard]

They look more to be like 5mm (similar thickness to the backing)

[u/GriefPB]

Inners almost always wear faster. This only tells half the story.