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Checking brake pads

  1. Remove the wheels
  2. Check the thickness of the brake pads. Use drill bits of different dimensions between the brake disc and brake pad bearing plate as guides while measuring thickness.
    Fig 1: Checking Brake Pads
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  3. Check the condition of the brake discs.
  4. Brake pad replacement should be performed according to Brake pad wear.