Cleaning and Inspection

FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
If a visual inspection does not adequately determine the condition of the front disc brake pad lining, a physical check will be necessary. To check the amount of brake pad lining wear, remove the wheel and tire assemblies, and the calipers.

Remove the front brake pads.

Combined front brake pad thickness should be measured at the thinnest part of the assembly.

When a set of brake pads are worn to a total thickness of approximately 9.0 mm (3/8 inch) they should be replaced.

Replace both brake pads (inboard and outboard) on both front sides of the vehicle.

If the front disc brake pads do not require replacement, reinstall, the brake pads making sure each brake pad is returned to the original position on the vehicle it was removed from.

REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
If a visual inspection does not adequately determine the condition of the lining, a physical check will be necessary. To check the amount of lining wear, remove the wheel and tire assemblies, and the calipers.

Remove the rear disc brake pads.

The combined brake pad and lining material thickness should be measured at the thinnest part of the assembly.

When a set of brake pads are worn to a total thickness of approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 inch) they should be replaced.

Replace both brake pad assemblies (inboard and outboard). It is necessary that both rear wheel sets be replaced whenever brake pad assemblies on either side are replaced.

If the brake pad assemblies do not require replacement, reinstall, the assemblies making sure each brake pad is returned to the original position.