Checking the front brake pads (10,000 km/12 months) (Escort 4)

1. Insert a small mirror between the wheel and the caliper and check the thickness of the brake pad friction linings.

2. If the lining of even one brake pad is worn to the minimum thickness, all four brake pads must be replaced as a set.

3. For a complete check, it is necessary to remove and clean the brake pads.

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Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky

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