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Disc Pad Thickness Inspection

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  1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify the remaining thickness of the pads.

    Minimum front disc pad thickness 

    2.0 mm {0.079 in} min.

  4. Replace the pads as a set (right and left wheels) if either one is at or less than the minimum thickness.
    Fig 1: Replacing Pads
    G09785826Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.