Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection

Inspect the brake linings every 9654 km (6,000 miles) and any time that the wheels are removed (tire rotation, etc.). Check both ends of the outer pad by looking in at each end of the caliper. These are the points at which the highest rate of wear normally occurs. At the same time, check the lining thickness on the inner pad to make sure that it has not worn prematurely. Some inboard brake pads have a thermal layer against the shoe, integrally molded with the lining. This extra layer should not be confused with uneven inboard-outboard lining wear. Look down through the inspection hole in the top of the caliper to view the inner shoe. Replace disc brake pads whenever the thickness of any lining is worn to within 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) of the shoe. In the case of riveted brake pads, replace when the lining is worn to within 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) of any rivet head. Replace all disc brake brake pads at the same time.