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Front Brake Pad Check

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  1. Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness. replace it if it is less than the specified value.

    Pad thickness

    Standard value : 11.0 mm (0.43 in)

    Service limit : 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)

    Fig 1: Identifying Pad Thickness
    G06366813Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check that grease is applied to sliding contact points and if there is damage to the pad and backing metal.
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