Disc Pad Thickness Inspection

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Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
Remove the wheel and tires.
Verify the remaining thickness of the pads.
Minimum front disc pad thickness

2.0 mm {0.08 in} min.
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
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.