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Front Brake Pad Inspection






Front Brake Pad Inspection

Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Front Wheel





1. Remove both front wheels.

Inspection

1. Front Brake Pad - Inspection

Inner pad





Outer pad




CAUTION:
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.

* Avoid breathing dust particles.
* Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

1. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.







2. If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the brake pads as a set.

Installation

1. Front Wheel





1. Install both front wheels.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.