Brake pads, discs and calipers (MAINTENANCE)

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

10-7

Tyres 

Check

1. Check tyres for compliance with manufacturer's 

specification;  visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, 
uneven tread wear and depth. 

2. Check tyre pressures, condition and tread 

depth. Measure the tread depth across the 
width of the tyre and around  the circumference. 

Brake pads, discs and calipers

 Check 

1. Remove front and rear brake pads.

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 BRAKES, REPAIRS, Pads - rear.

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 BRAKES, REPAIRS, Pads - front.

2.  Check front and rear brake pads for wear, 

ensure all pads are wearing evenly.

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Brake pad minimum thickness - Front and 
rear - 'A' = 3.0 mm (0.012 in)

3. Check brake discs for signs of cracking, 

excessive scoring or oil contamination.

4. Check thickness of brake discs, make 4 checks 

at 90

°

 intervals:

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Front = 28.4 mm (1.12 in)

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Rear = 10.4 mm (0.41 in)

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Thickness variation = 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)

5. Check calipers for signs of fluid leaks.
6. Clean excessive deposits of brake dust from 

pads, calipers and disc shields  using brake 
cleaner.

7. Fit front and rear brake pads.

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 BRAKES, REPAIRS, Pads - rear.

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 BRAKES, REPAIRS, Pads - front.