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Disc Pad Thickness Inspection

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  1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. Remove the wheels.
  3. Verify the remaining thickness of the pads.

    Thickness 

    1. 2.0 mm {0.08 in} min. 
  4. Replace the pads as a set: right and left wheels, if either one is at or less than the minimum thickness.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Disc Pad Thickness
    G03638255Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.