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.
Remove the front wheels.
Check the thickness of the inner brake pad (A) and outer brake pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 10.5-11.5 mm (0.41-0.45 in.)

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Fig 1: Checking Thickness Of Inner Brake Pad & Outer Brake Pad
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the brake pads thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the front brake pads as a set.