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Front Brake Pad Check

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  1. Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.

    Pad thickness 

    Standard value: 11 mm (0.43 in)

    Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)

  2. Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing.
Fig 1: Measuring Brake Pad Thickness
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