Front Disc Brake Pads: Notes
-- Use a mirror to determine the brake pad thickness. If necessary, remove the wheel where the brake pad wear indicator is installed.
-- Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO SPECIFICATION .
-- Mark the position of the wheel to the brake rotor.
-- Remove the wheel bolts and then the wheel.
-- Measure the thickness of the outer and inner brake pad.
a - Pad Thickness "Without" 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!
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: