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Brake Pad

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Check pad lining for wear. When wear exceeds limit, replace with new one.

CAUTION: Never polish pad lining with sandpaper. If lining is polished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will be deposited in lining and may damage disc. When pad lining requires correction, replace it with a new one.
NOTE: When pads are removed, visually inspect caliper for brake fluid leak. Correct leaky point, if any.

Front disc brake pad thickness (lining + rim) "a" 

Standard: 15.5 mm (0.610 in.) 

Limit: 7.5 mm (0.295 in. 

Fig 1: Measuring Disc Pad Thickness
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