Front Disc Brake Pads: Removal

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Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove caliper bolt and brakeline bracket bolts. Pivot caliper aside. Remove pads and pad shim. Remove pad retainers, if equipped.
Using a vernier caliper, measure brake friction pad thickness. Measurement does not include pad backing thickness. Minimum brake pad thickness is .06" (1.6 mm).

NOTE: Replace brake pads in axle sets of 4 pads. Ensure grease, brake fluid and other contaminants DO NOT contact lining surface. Inspect and clean disc, and resurface it if necessary. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .