Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Inspection

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Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheels.
Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 10.6-11.2 mm (0.417-0.441 in)

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.063 in)

Inner pad

Fig 1: Checking Thickness Of Inner Pad
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Outer pad

Fig 2: Checking Thickness Of Outer Pad
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake pads as a set.
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.