Brake Pad Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: If there is a significant difference in thickness between the brake pads at right and left, check the sliding area and the run-out of the brake disc (Refer to BRAKE DISC CHECK ).

Visually check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole of the caliper body.
Standard value:

10.0 mm (0.39 inch) < Front >

9.0 mm (0.35 inch) < Rear >

Limit:

2.0 mm (0.08 inch) < Front >

1.5 mm (0.06 inch) < Rear >

Fig 1: Locating Disk Brake Pads
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If the brake pad thickness is less than the limit value, replace the brake pad (Refer to BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 2: Locating Brake Pad
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.