Front Brake Pad: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the thickness (A) of the pad - disc brake front.

NOTE:

Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.
Wear indicators are installed on the pad - disc brake front inner and the pad - disc brake front outer, and a squeaking sound is heard if the pad is worn to the limit.

Fig 1: Identifying Pad Thickness

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Standard (A)		Wear limit (B)
Pad thickness	11 mm (0.43 in)	1.5 mm (0.059 in)

If the wear limit is exceeded in the inspection, replace the pad - disc brake front. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Front Brake Pad.>