Front Brake Pad Check

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Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
Pad Thickness

Standard value: 11 mm (0.43 in)

Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the pad and backing metal for damage.

Fig 1: Checking Front Brake Pad Thickness

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