Brake pads, visual inspection

Check the thickness of the brake pads visually without removing the wheels. Use drill bits of different dimensions between the brake disc and brake pad bearing plate as guides while measuring the thickness.

Check the condition of the brake discs.

Fig 1: Checking Brake Pad Thickness

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Brake pad replacement should be performed according to Brake pad wear .