Disc brake maintenance questions

[SoCalSteve]

Hi all,

A few questions regarding replacement of pads and rotors on a road bike?

1.) At what thickness ( thin-ness ) do you replace the pads?

2.) Do you replace the rotors at the same time? Before? After? Never?

3.) Anything else I need to know about disc brake maintenance- repair or replacement?

Thank you all in advance!

Steve

[false_Aest]

Shimano spec says that pads should be replaced at 0.5mm.
Replace Shimano rotors at 1.5mm.

[SoCalSteve]

Shimano spec says that pads should be replaced at 0.5mm.
Replace Shimano rotors at 1.5mm.

Thanks Tommy!

Oooops, should have been more specific:

Swissstop Exotherm 2 pads, SRAM XR rotors ( if this matters )...:confused:

[lavi]

I’ve run mine until it was metal on metal. On a mtb. Not a good idea. Ha!

[cd_davis]

Just bought a gravel bike with disc brakes. Had not a clue on maintenance etc.
Park Tool has an excellent video library on all things disc brakes; view them and you are an instant expert. Chris

[SoCalSteve]

Shimano spec says that pads should be replaced at 0.5mm.
Replace Shimano rotors at 1.5mm.

Do you think the specs are the same for other manufacturers as well?

Thanks!