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Brake Pad

Disc brake lining wear limit (above backing plate or rivets) 0.04 Inch (in)
Drum brake lining wear limit (above brake shoe or rivets) 0.12 Inch (in)
Lining minimum thickness 0.15 Inch (in)
Nominal thickness 1.063 Inch (in)
Minimum thickness*
*Minimum safe thickness is shown on each brake disc.
1.01 Inch (in)
Minimum thickness above metal backing plate or rivets 0.039 Inch (in)