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Post by Sleepy Thu May 16, 2024 4:22 pm

Does anyone know the minimum thickness for the front discs on a 2012 Boxer?
- or has anyone found a website that lists this specification?

After a long search I've found plenty of references to the importance of replacing disks when they get to the minimum, but no-one seems to say what it is!

Thanks in advance...

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Post by Paulmold Thu May 16, 2024 4:56 pm

Check this website, measurements given for solid or vented discs...

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Post by Toffee Thu May 16, 2024 5:30 pm

Having just replaced our front disks, I was surprised how many different thicknesses are available to buy and how badly corroded the rear face of the discs were, when I removed them.
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Post by Sleepy Thu May 16, 2024 5:42 pm

Paulmold wrote:Check this website, measurements given for solid or vented discs...
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Thanks, brilliant!  
That's not exactly our van but I quickly found the right one.  There is a choice of sizes but only one is the same size as currently on our vehicle: I have read comments about increasing the rotor size for improved braking but I think I'll stick with the original size.
Vented Diameter: 280.0 Thickness: 24.0 Minimum Thickness: 21.9
...which makes our old discs just under the minimum so we'll change those at the same time as the pads.

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Post by bikeralw Thu May 16, 2024 11:28 pm

I wouldn't bother about minimum thickness, just replace them if in doubt. Around £80 for a pair of vented discs and pads.
 I've not had to replace pads often, but when I do I also fit new discs. 
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Post by Sleepy Sun May 19, 2024 3:05 pm

bikeralw wrote:I wouldn't bother about minimum thickness, just replace them if in doubt. Around £80 for a pair of vented discs and pads.
 I've not had to replace pads often, but when I do I also fit new discs. 
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Fair comment, but "if in doubt" needs a bit of expertise I think.  Our disks look ok, no cracking or discolouration, and no scoring.  So I wouldn't necessarily feel they had to be replaced - until I measured the thickness.   No doubt now!
This is the first set of new pads, I haven't found discs worn below spec by a single set of pads before - must have been hard wearing pads.
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Post by The Bargee Sun May 19, 2024 3:35 pm

It is my understanding that brake pads are now more eco friendly (no asbestos or similar?) and are harder, thus wear the discs more. I have always been reluctant to change discs even if scored (in the belief that the pads will bed to the discs) but I am not so sure anymore. Certainly if heavily corroded they will need replacing because pitting will reduce contact area and accelerate pad wear. At £80 a pair that also seems quite cheap!
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