Replaced OEM pads this weekend with new OEM-like pads (Jurid brand from BavAuto). This is what triggered a red warning get brakes replaced ASAP. This thickness is the whole width measured from the inside middle of the brake pad. (The region that would be closest to the center of the rotor)
Actual pad material thickness is unknown and hard to measure but it looks like half or more of the thickness is actual abrasion material as opposed to a backing.
11.70mm
12.63mm
12.62mm
12.10mm
I replaced my worn pads with new pads that measured around 16.5mm. So, I only lost 4-5mm... I feel like I had a lot of life left in these pads and the warning system was BS.
That said, my front brakes were starting to squeal quite a bit at times. Hard to say why though. Could've just been brake shudder or something.
I took some photos while I was doing this just to document here and there:
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The guide was helpful. Should've watched the youtube video too. I really recommend having the right tools *before* you start the job. Otherwise, you'll have a bad time.
