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  1. Whats more important to change the front pads and disc or back. 
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    Have got the kit to change my pads and disc on the front. but looking at the back there low aswell.

    Whats more important to change the front pads and disc or back.

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    the majority of braking is done by the front wheels, so as you have the kit you need, i would change these first. then keep an eye on the rears. if you do a lot of towing or carry a lot of weight, then the rears can wear out quicker.
     
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    Thanks as i have just gone and got pads and disc for the front and looked at the back and there low. Didnt know what to change 1st

    I dont tow and dont really have that much weight in the back. Just a 2 yr old and her stuff lol.

    Not much weight

    Is it best to do pads and disc or just change whats low.
     
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    iI you change the discs you need new pads. If the discs are ok, just pads. All items should be change in pairs, never one side only.

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    if the front pads are below about 3mm, then change them. you can go lower on the rears though. if the discs have a lip around the edge of 1mm or more, then change them
     
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    yeah change as a pair.

    Gonna have a look at the back disc's and see what there like

    Hopefully ill just change the pads
     
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