Inspection

FRONT DISC BRAKE

BRAKE PAD : Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION

2 Piston Type





Check the brake pad wear thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body. Check using a scale if necessary.
Wear thickness: Front Disc Brake.
4 Piston Type





Check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole on caliper.
Check use a scale if necessary.
Wear thickness: Front Disc Brake.

ADJUSTMENT


CAUTION:
- Burnish contact surfaces between pads according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing brake pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
- Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate firmly/securely until pads and disc rotor are securely fitted.
- Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1.Drive vehicle on straight, flat road.
2.Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops.
3.Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake.
4.Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted.