Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Brake Pad Thickness, Checking

Brake pad thickness, checking

- Visually check thickness of outer brake pad through wheel opening (using flashlight if necessary).

If the pad thickness (including backing plate) is down to 7 mm (0.276 in), the brake pads have reached their wear limit and have to be replaced.