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Brake pad thickness, checking
Inspection service:
Dimension -a- = pad thickness including backing plate. Wear limit = 7 mm
(0.28 in.).
Thoroughly remove all dirt from wheels.
If pad thickness including backing plate is 7 mm (0.28 in.) or less the
brake pads have reached or exceeded wear limit and must be replaced. - Determine thickness of outer and inner pads by inspecting visually.
View through opening in wheel. Use a flashlight and mirror if necessary.
- Tighten wheel bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft lb).
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Inspection service:
- Always consider brake pad wear when checking
brake fluid level. When driving, a slight drop in
brake fluid level results from normal wear and
automatic adjustment of brake pads.
- If brake fluid level is at minimum marking or
slightly above, brake pads are close to wear
limit, it is not necessary to add fluid.
- If brake pads are new or well away from wear
limit, brake fluid level must be between min. and
max. markings.
- If brake fluid level has dropped below min.
marking, check brake system before adding
brake fluid.
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