Disc Brake Pad Check And Replacement

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Visually check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole of the caliper body.
Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)

Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
When the thickness is lower than the limit value, replace both brake pads (right and left) as a set.

Fig 1: Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad From Inspection Hole Of Caliper Body - Front
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Fig 2: Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad From Inspection Hole Of Caliper Body - Rear
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Remove the parts indicated in the figure, swivel the caliper assembly upward and retain it with a wire or similar tool.

Fig 3: Locating Guide Pin - Front
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Fig 4: Locating Guide Pin - Rear
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Remove the following parts from the caliper assembly.
1. Shim
2. Pad assembly < front >
3. Pad & clip assembly < rear >
4. Pad assembly < RH >, pad & wear indicator assembly < LH >
5. Clip
In order to measure the brake drag force after pad installation, measure the hub sliding torque with no pad attached (Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY ).
Install the pad and caliper assembly, and check the brake drag force (Refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY ).

Fig 5: Identifying Pad And Caliper Assembly Components
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