Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Inspection

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Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
Remove the front wheels
Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the outer pad (C) Do not include the thickness of the backing plate
Brake pad thickness

Standard 11 5-12 2 mm (0 45-0 48 in)

Service limit 1 6 mm (0 06 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Thickness Of Inner Pad And Outer Pad
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all of the front brake pads as a set
Clean the mating surface between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels