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Stainless steel brake pad gauge, slender pen shape with measurement scale

Orion Motor Tech Brake Pad Thickness Gauge 1.5mm-11mm Stainless Steel

SKU CH-TM3R-S1W7M

Measures brake-pad thickness from 1.5 mm to 11 mm without removing the wheel

  • FeaturesStainless Steel, Camrusic, Camrusicceinkya9gu, 0 L x 0 W x 0
  • Height0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
  • Width0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
  • Length0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
  • Weight0.01 kilograms
  • Measure pads without wheel removal using slender probe design
  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion during workshop use
  • Reads 1.5mm to 11mm thickness with base-plate offset built in
  • Fits IV and V category pads with 6mm backing plates
  • Compact 13.5cm tool weighs only 0.01kg for easy storage

Brake Pad Thickness Gauge 1.5mm–11mm

The Orion Motor Tech gauge measures disc-brake lining thickness from 1.5 mm to 11 mm without removing the wheel. Its slender stainless-steel probe reaches behind the backing plate to read the gap between plate and rotor. Designed for category IV and V pads with a 6 mm base plate, it suits DIY owners and professional technicians checking wear intervals.

Replaces visual guesswork and wheel-off checks

Traditional inspection requires wheel removal and a ruler or vernier; this tool slides in through the calliper window and gives an instant reading. The jump is worth it when you service multiple vehicles per week or need documented thickness figures for MOT or fleet records. It eliminates the time spent jacking, unbolting and refitting wheels on every axle.

Verify pad category and backing-plate thickness

Confirm the pads are category IV or V with a 6 mm / 0.2 in backing plate; other designs will not index correctly. Ensure the calliper window provides enough clearance for the 13.5 cm x 1.3 cm probe body. No power source or calibration is required beyond the built-in 1.5 mm reference mark.

Highlights

  • Measure pads without wheel removal using slender probe design
  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion during workshop use
  • Reads 1.5mm to 11mm thickness with base-plate offset built in
  • Fits IV and V category pads with 6mm backing plates
  • Compact 13.5cm tool weighs only 0.01kg for easy storage

Specifications

BrandOrion Motor Tech
FeaturesStainless Steel, Camrusic, Camrusicceinkya9gu, 0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters, 0.01 kilograms
Height0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
Width0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
Length0 L x 0 W x 0 H centimeters
Weight0.01 kilograms

Questions about this item

How much space does the 13.5 cm gauge need behind the brake pad?

The slender 13.5 cm stainless-steel body slides between the calliper and disc so the probe reaches the backing plate without wheel removal.

What is the correct way to align the tool for an accurate reading?

Place the contacts flat on the brake disc, rest the base against the backing plate, then press; the scale shows pad thickness minus the 6 mm base-plate offset.

Will the 1.5 mm graduation marks wear off with shop use?

The 1.5 mm to 11 mm scale is etched into the stainless steel, so the graduations remain legible after repeated measurements.

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