Front Brake Pad Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference: FRONT BRAKE PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Never polish brake pad lining with sandpaper.
If lining is polished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will remain on the lining and may damage brake disc. When brake pad lining is faulty, replace front brake pads with new ones.
If lining is polished with sandpaper, hard particles of sandpaper will remain on the lining and may damage brake disc. When brake pad lining is faulty, replace front brake pads with new ones.
- Check thickness of brake pad lining. If any lining is thinner than limit or one side is excessively worn, replace all front brake pads.
Front brake pad lining thickness "a"
Standard (new): 11 mm (0.43 in.)
Limit: 2 mm (0.08 in.)