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Procedure During Intermediate Maintenance

Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. There is no need to remove the wheels unless the brake fluid needs to be changed at the same time. 

Outside of brake pad: Visual inspection through the cut-outs in the rim.

Inside of brake pad: Visual inspection from below with vehicle raised.

A mirror can also be used as an aid -arrow-  .

Fig 1: Checking Rear Brake Pads Using Mirror
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