Rear Disc Brake Pads: Notes

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-- Shine a flashlight through an opening in the wheel rim.

-- Check the thickness of outer pad visually.

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-- 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: