Rear Disc Brake Pads: Notes
-- Shine a flashlight through an opening in the wheel rim.
-- Check the thickness of outer pad visually.
-- Shine a flashlight on the inner pad and hold up a mirror.
-- Check thickness of inner pad visually.
a - Inner and Outer Pad Thickness, not Including Backing Plate
Permissible wear: 2 mm
With pad thickness (without backing plate) of 2 mm, the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair procedure). Inform the customer!
NOTE:
When replacing the disc brake pads, it is absolutely necessary to check brake rotors for wear! Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair procedure.
-- Check the brake rotor for wear: