Windshield, cracked windshield on the drivers side or that is too large to. Very often you cant see with any degree of accuracy the thickness of inner brake pads which makes the 1. You can also get a better look at the pad incase it has cracks or chips in it. As for checking the rotor thickness, use your micrometer and compare the rotor thickness measurement to the factory specification. The pennsylvania department of transportation pdot has established a series of inspection requirements all motor vehicles must pass to be registered in that state.
If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency. The minimum thickness a brake shoe should have will vary by manufacturer. The points of inspection vary depending on the type of vehicle you own. The metal brake pad sensorsquealer on a toyota contacts the brake rotor at 1mm. I have heard that the thickness should be 232 of an inch, but i am not sure that that is the case here in nh. Many shops in the rustbelt service disc brake calipers by simply replacing them with loaded caliper assemblies, but in drier climates, calipers can last for many years and may require only routine inspection during a disc brake pad replacement. Always renew brake shoes on both wheels on an axle, even if the lining on one wheel is less worn than on the other. Also included as part of the brake inspection is the condition of disc brake pads, thickness of drum brake lining and condition of brake drums and rotors, as applicable.
Critical area of the windshield the part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system. Michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania. The thickness of the brake linings or pads shall meet the applicable requirements of this paragraph 1 steering axle brakes. Any lining is broken or cracked so that lining or parts of lining are not firmly attached to the shoe or has cracks on the friction surface extending to the open edge. Brake lines the most hated and hardest area for buyers and seller to deal wth.
Therefore, your brake pads need a minimum thickness of 6. The wear bars discolor the tire when they come into contact with the road surface, providing the vehicle owner with a visual cue that the tire has reached its minimum tread depth. If you live in pa, you are familiar with those two stickers on the bottom left corner. Aug 26, 2008 follow the tips to inspect your brake pads properly. Nov 01, 2012 the brake lining pad thickness on the steering axle of a truck, trucktractor or bus shall not be less than 4. Ontario safety inspection changes effective july 1st 2016. Minimum brake pad thickness in new hampshire does anyone know what the minimum front brake pad thickness can be to pass inspection in new hampshire. If he sees a problem, he must pull the other wheel on the same axle for a complete brake inspection. Collectible motor vehicle the term as defined in 75 pa.
If odometer is broken, reject vehicle unless odometer is repaired if vehicle is. While some of the items are illegal equipment, the inspection station is not required to inspect the items. M r to meet minimum requirements a brake lining shall have. Heshe must pass the examination with a grade of not less than 80 percent. One of the requirements for the state inspection is that the brake pads. Part 393 federal motor carrier safety administration. Evidence of oil or grease contamination of the friction surface of the brake rotor and the brake friction material. D full inspection with wheels removed this is a detailed inspection of all internal components and includes measuring rotor and pad friction material thickness e limited brake inspection of disc brake this is only permitted when there is proper and valid documentation. Facts on brake inspection requirements, reporting for mto. I just had my front rotors turned down with the new pads i put on. Save money understand pa inspection information on your.
Feb 07, 2011 twice recently ive advised brake pads wearing thin, but not able to fail the item as the parts of the brake pads visible were not less than 1. Brake shoe thickness can be measured by removing the wheel and brake drum, and measuring the thickness of. Mar 14, 2011 i live in pennsylvania, my car is due for inspection next month. I opened up my 53,000km 2000 suzuki grand vitara v6 rear brake drum to inspect the brake shoe lining. Checklist for maryland auto inspection it still runs. Make sure the mirrors are not cracked or missing, the horn works and works correctly not. This task is much easier if you unbolt the caliper from the hub.
The wheels cant be bent, cracked or welded and must have all their nuts and bolts. He also checks the condition of all mechanical components for worn, missing or defective parts. Its important for the safety and performance of your car to inspect these properly. Minimum brake pad thickness mot for vw golf page 1. However, between 2 and 3 millimeters is generally considered the minimum allowed thickness. Most manufacturers service limits are at 3mm for brake pads. The one on the left is a riveted drum brake style and on the right is the bonded disc brake pad. In these cases, the inspector will ride in the vehicle and observe the application of the brakes. Does anyone know the minimum thickness for rear drum brake pads in the state of pennsylvania. Nov 23, 2011 first use the tread depth gauge to measure the thickness of each inboard and outboard brake pad. In these cases, the inspector will ride in the vehicle and observe the application of. Minimum brake pad thickness in new hampshire tdiclub forums. My rear brake pads drum brakes are at about 18 inch. Farm vehicles exempt from registration are exempt from annual safety inspection requirements unless the vehicle qualifies as a type d motor carrier vehicle vehicle and has a gross vehicle weight, gross combination weight or registered weight rating greater than 17,000 lbs.
Look through the inspection hole in the dust shield on the caliper and look at the brake pads inside. Vehicle equipment and inspection regulations pub 45 2 cord the strands forming the plies in the tire. New york state vehicle safetyemissions inspection program. Reading that made us me realize that my sons car might not pass the inspection.
Jul 31, 2017 tire tread needs to be 232 or thicker to pass. Follow the tips to inspect your brake pads properly. To inspect the brake lining thickness, look through the inspection hole and measure the lining thickness using a machinists rule. Simply because he did tell me of seeing an exposed cord on through the tread of his front right tire. All station requirements should be met before the station contacts their local bar field office for an appointment. What is the minimum thickness that a brake shoe should have. Brake pad thickness must be 232 or thicker to pass. If hydraulic or electric brakes are used, the minimum thickness is 1. The inspector will also check the size of the drum and disc thickness to verify they havent. Trust me, you want to make sure you pass the inspection the first time. As of february 2014, the abs antilock brake system light can be on, the airbag.
The brake liningpad thickness on the steering axle of a truck, trucktractor or bus shall not be less than 4. A tire that shows this discoloration should be replaced before the next inspection, since it. I have the car on free inspection i right now and they are not gonna replace the pads, though the pads thickness was about 4mm or. Measure the thickness of the linings on the brake pads so that you can tell whether the linings on your brakes are badly worn. I wasnt sure if i had enough meat on the rotors to pass for inspection.
My service advisor told me the minimum pad thickness is 1mm. Guys, what is the minimum thickness for brake pads, the car is x5 4. For cars and light trucksthe new york state vehicle safety inspection program helps make sure every vehicle registered in this state meets the minimum standards for safe operation on public streets and highways. Pa brake rotor info for inspection second generation. When my auto registration application arrives, i am reminded it is type for the annual safety inspection. Linings that meet these minimum friction requirements may not be suitable for use on all vehicles because of differences in brake design or application. I would really like to replace the brake shoes myself if necessary, but it looks pre. When to replace brake pads minimum brake pad thickness. If disc brakes are used, the minimum thickness is 3. The brake pad backing plate is about 5 millimetres 0. Pennsylvania car inspection requirements it still runs. First use the tread depth gauge to measure the thickness of each inboard and outboard brake pad. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Twice recently ive advised brake pads wearing thin, but not able to fail the item as the parts of the brake pads visible were not less than 1. Remember there is a difference between what the government allows for safety and whats reality of how low you should go. When a limitedinspection e of disc brakes is conducted, the thickness of the. Dec 17, 2018 the inspector will make sure there is no leak from the brake master cylinder and that the cylinder has the right amount of fluid. The items in the following list are not a required part of a safety inspection for lightduty and mediumduty vehicles. New york dmv general information for inspection stations. You may be able to get away with less thickness, but certainly nothing less than 3. The pennsylvania department of transportation pdot has established a series of inspection requirements all motor vehicles must pass to be. Unlike brake pads, which show how much pad is left and have warning sensors, brake rotors have no such indicators. The changes attempt to clear up grey areas by providing specific measurements for things such as thickness of brake parts, tire pressure and tread depth, melnick said. Any lining is broken or cracked so that the lining or parts of the lining are not. The station ownermanager and adjuster must be present during the inspection. T p five complete tests shall be conducted on each brake lining in accordance with the sae j661. The emissions inspection is done at the same time as the annual safety inspection.
The purpose of this checklist is to help station owners and adjusters pass the bureau of automotive repair bar brake station inspection. Brake pad thickness is less than 116 inch or to wear indicator if pad. Brake pads should typically be replaced when approximately 18 to 316 of friction material remains on the steel backing plate. The performance requirements outlined in this sae recommended.
Brake shoe thickness can be measured by removing the wheel and brake drum, and measuring the thickness of the brake shoe through the rivet holes. S this specification covers brake linings used on motor vehicles operated on the public ways, except those used only for parking brakes. But, quick replacement when the thickness is between 6. There is a 19 point inspection that your vehicle must pass in order to pass this inspection. Brakes, brake pad thickness must be 232 or thicker to pass. Im not sure if this meets all state inspection tolerances but here in pa the following rotor specs are. Minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake liningssae j998. Oct 02, 2019 the brake pad backing plate is about 5 millimetres 0. In addition, most vehicles are subject to an emissions inspection to help reduce air pollution. Vehicles that fail the emissions inspection may not be able to become registered or, if.
The inspector, as a minimum, must drive all vehicles into the inspection lane. In inspectionby steves auto repair and tire february 26, 2014. The car brakes fine, theres no unusual noise or vibration or anything. Passenger cars and light duty trucks fall in the same category and have the same. Proper brake pad inspection procedure we all know that brake pad inspection should be performed on a regular basis. On bonded brake pads, under 232 fails and on riveted pads, under 2 fails.
Official motor vehicle inspection manual west virginia state police. On some vehicles with aluminum wheels you can see the caliper and brake pad without removing the wheel using an inspection mirror. This type of inspection includes measuring one of the brake disc pads. Minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake linings sae. A a1 vehicle equipment and inspection regulations pub 45 a a minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake liningssae j998 sae r p 1. If the lining is down to the thickness of the steel backing plate, the pads should be replaced. The dealer is inspecting it and said there is a heavy amount of rust on the inside of the rear brake rotors, and that they would have to turn them to pass inspection. Install the pads with the wear indicators c on the inside. Vehicle equipment and inspection regulations pub 45. The inspector, at a minimum, must drive all vehicles into the inspection lane and test both service and parking brakes, except vehicles the inspector is not qualified to drive. Pa brake rotor info for inspection second generation nissan. The shop that does your uber vehicle inspection will do an extremely detailed inspection on your vehicle before they let it out on the road. The 1990 federal clean air act requires new york state to conduct an inspection program to help reduce harmful emissions from most passenger cars and lightduty trucks. What is the minimum thickness that a brake shoe should.
The inspector must remove at least one front and one opposite rear wheel and look for defects. A device capable to measure the thickness of a disc or drum lining without removing the pads. Subchapter a general provisions 1 vehicle equipment and inspection regulations pub 45 subchapter a general provisions 175. Riveted linings or disc pads are worn to less than 232 of an inch over the rivet heads. Brake rotors should be replaced before their thickness has reached the prescribed worn rotor minimum thickness limit expressed in millimeters engraved on the edge of the brake disc. Vehicle equipment and inspection regulations penndot. Pass condition 7 minor crack or spalling of the lining material. Out of service criteria commercial carrier journal. Minimum requirements for inspection stations of motorcycles only. I live in pennsylvania, my car is due for inspection next month. We recommend to inspect your brake rotors every 10,000 miles to make sure they are within specs.