Brake Pads
NOTE:
New brake pads are not required if friction material properties are within guidelines. New brake pads are not required when the brake discs are machined.
- Remove the brake pads. Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake pad friction material.
- Install new brake pads if the thickness of the friction material is less than 3.0 mm (0.118 inch). Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- Compare all 4 front or rear pads for uneven wear. Install new brake pads if the thickness of the friction material varies from pad to pad by more than 2.0 mm (0.079 inch). Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- Install new brake pads if there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate. Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.
- If the friction material shows taper wear (i.e. the thickness varies by more than 3.0 mm [0.118 inch] in any direction), or if the pads show uneven wear (2.0 mm [0.079 inch] difference between the inboard and the outboard pad), verify the caliper guide pins are functioning correctly. Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article for front disc brakes or REAR DISC BRAKE article for rear disc brakes.