[beanbaguk]

Does anyone know where I can buy one of these?



I live in Europe (Spain), so a European source would be ideal!

[G30 B58]

Just a glorified ruler.

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

Just a glorified ruler.

Perhaps and that's the same for most specialist tools, but it works with all BMW's and offers a very simple and quick way of checking the remaining wear on the pad without having to remove the wheel or getting your hands dirty.

Glorified or not, it's a useful piece of kit.

Any ideas where and how I could get one?

[G30 B58]

Google this:

brake pad measuring tool

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

Google this:

brake pad measuring tool

If you have nothing helpful to add, please avoid trolling the thread.

[codeyf]

Originally Posted by beanbaguk

If you have nothing helpful to add, please avoid trolling the thread.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I found his comment quite helpful. After doing so I found multiple places that sell them, and ship internationally.

Dropping the same search terms in to ebay found multiple sellers in the UK.

[pz619]

There are plenty of universal ones that will work. Not sure on the best source European source but Amazon or any auto parts store will have one.

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by pz619

There are plenty of universal ones that will work. Not sure on the best source European source but Amazon or any auto parts store will have one.

I've also found a lot of info but not specific stores in the EU plus one expired eBay auction that went for £8. (I'm more than happy to pay that).

I also found some US sources too but for crazy money - (US$85).

If anyone can offer me some purchase sources, that would be helpful.

[jwilly]

I am a big fan of using my eyes. When the pad thickness is equal to the backing plate thickness, it's time to start thinking about changing the pads.

Don't forget to inspect the inner pads.

Joel

[codeyf]

Sealey VS058 Brake Pad Thickness Gauge

[beanbaguk]

Originally Posted by codeyf

Sealey VS058 Brake Pad Thickness Gauge

That should fit the bill....the other gauges I kept finding looked like this:

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by beanbaguk

If you have nothing helpful to add, please avoid trolling the thread.

WTF?

I was legitimately trying to help. Your google there is gonna be different than mine here.

Good luck.

[codeyf]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

WTF?

I was legitimately trying to help. Your google there is gonna be different than mine here.

Good luck.

IKR? I found the one I mentioned, by using your search tearms

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by codeyf

IKR? I found the one I mentioned, by using your search tearms

TIL, IKR.