Time to replace dual disc brake pads

[greenwing7]

I've gotten about 1/2 a gallon on my brake pads and was wondering if now its time to get new pads, It doesn't have the stopping power that it used to have, everything else is the same, is it worth scuffing the pads, or just replacing them all together? and what is the best way to do this? will I have to take the entire tranny off, just want a little info before I do this

 

[rossb]

The pads should last a lot longer than 1/2 a gallon. Mine lasted about 6 gallons. You can replace them without pulling the transmission.

 

[greenwing7]

I have tried tightening the little screw on the end of the linkage rod but its becomming absurdly tight and won't go much farther!

 

[retarded pilot]

i had this happen just today ...the brakes started fading, untill it would hardly stop

turns out the 2 screws that hold the pads to the tranny had just loosend up..i tightend them up & viola its like there new again ....

no your pads should not be nearly worn yet, id say something else is wrong

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edit

no you do not HAVE to remove anything to replace the pads ...you do if you want to replace the disks themself though

 

[greenwing7]

SWEET! I will do this as soon as I get my stuff unpacked this weekend, I'm so excited I get a HUGE work area in my new garage

 

[savage18SS]

I think that most likely your pads are slippery cuz of all of the dirt creates a smooth surface on top. Same thing happened to me. All you have to do is scuff the pads and they will be brand new again. I used a little grinding rock that came with my dremel kit. I guess you could use sand paper.