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Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection




Brake System Inspection

Material(s)






Brake Pads

NOTE: It is not required to install new brake pads when the brake discs are machined.

1. Inspect the brake pad friction material for contamination.

- If the friction material shows evidence of contamination, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.

2. Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material. REFER to General Specifications .

- Minor surface cracks do not require pad replacement, however, if there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.
- If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake pads. REFER to Brake Pads for the front brake pads or REFER to Brake Pads for the rear brake pads.
- If the friction material shows taper wear that is not within specifications, install new brake pads and verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly. REFER to Brake System Inspection.
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