Checking the degree of wear of brake pads and discs

You will need: a balloon wrench, caliper or ruler.

NOTE: If the vehicle pulls to the side or noise is heard when braking, check the condition of the brake pads.

1. Place the car on a lift or jack (coasters).

2. Remove the front wheel.



3. Check the condition of the pads through the hole in the brake caliper housing. If the thickness of the friction linings is less than the allowable value (tab. 9.1), replace the brake pads (refer to Front Wheel Brake Pad Replacement).



4. Measure the thickness H of the brake disc at eight points evenly spaced around the circumference (through 45°), approximately 15 mm from the outer edge of the disc. If its thickness is less than the allowable value (see table. 9.1), replace the brake disc (refer to Front Wheel Brake Disc Replacement).

5. Similarly, check the degree of wear of the brake pads and the brake disc of the rear wheel brake mechanism.