Front Disc Brake Pads: Notes

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-- 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.

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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!

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: