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Front Brake Pads
Inspection/Replacement
• Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake
assemblies.
• Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brake dust.
1.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise each
side of the car and support it on safety stands (see
page
1-10
through 1-12). Remove the front wheels.
2.
If the brake pad thickness is less than service limit
at step 5, replace the front pads as a set.
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3.
Remove the two brake hose mounting bolts. Remove
the two caliper mounting bolts, and move the caliper
out of the way. Support the caliper with a piece of
wire so that it does not hang from the brake hose.
4.
Remove the pad shims, pad retainers and brake
pads.
5.
Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each
brake pad lining.
Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard:
11.0 mm (0.43 in) max.
Service Limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing
thickness.
(cont'd)
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