FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Brake Pad Inspection





1. Inspect the linings when you remove the wheels and during routine maintenance. Refer to Maintenance Schedule - Short Trip/City and to Maintenance Schedule - Long Trip/Highway.
2. Inspect both ends of the outer pad (3) by looking through the lining inspection hole (1) in the caliper. These are the points where the highest rate of wear normally occurs. At the same time, inspect the thickness of the inner pad (3) in order to ensure that the pad has not worn prematurely. Replace the pad if the minimum thickness is less than 1 mm (0.04 inch).