Disc Pad Thickness Inspection

1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Verify the remaining thickness of the pads.
   Fig 1: Inspecting Disc Pad Thickness

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Minimum rear disc pad thickness 

2.0 mm {0.079 in}

• Replace the pads as a set (right and left wheels) if either one is at or less than the minimum thickness. (See REAR BRAKE DISC PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)