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Message: <blockquote data-quote="astroboy" data-source="post: 368738" data-attributes="member: 4527">No, I don't wait until brake screeching to determine pad change. I do visual check to see the remaining pad thickness (can peep through the rims cavity), my front pads now have about 8mm, so long way to go. I normally run my pad until 3mm before replacing, sometime 2mm (max). Why 3mm or 2mm u may ask and not 1mm. That's because pad wear are normally uneven, so since we can't see the inner pad wear from outside, we should not push beyond 3mm or 2mm...V-belt is another consumable part that can be inspected visually for wear and tear. I check my v-belt every other week to look for crack lines and side wear (peeling of nylon). V-belt squealing can be due to age but most of the time is due to looseness, all it need is some tightening.That's a very prudent practice and is a great recommendation to all.Like I said, I have my own "methods".. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />I fully concur to the above statement.. :wink:</blockquote>