Checking the thickness of brake pads (Mondeo 1)

Mark the position of the disc in relation to the wheel rim with paint to install the balanced wheel in the same position again. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Raise the car and remove the wheels.

Disc brake

Visually check the thickness of the inner lining "1" without the metal back plate "2" from the front through the brake piston housing. 3 - Brake disc.



Check visually the thickness of the outer brake lining "1" without the metal back plate "2". In case of doubt, remove the linings and measure their thickness with a caliper.

The maximum wear limit of the disc brake lining is 2 mm.

Note! A brake lining with a thickness of 1 mm usually lasts another 1,000 km. This applies to difficult operating conditions. Under normal conditions, the linings last even longer. With a disc brake lining thickness of 5.0 mm (without the rear metal plate), the remaining service life of the linings is at least another 3,500 km.

Remove the rubber cap from the inspection hole on the rear brake support and shine a flashlight into the hole. The wear limit has been reached if the lining is 1 mm thick. If in doubt, remove the brake drum and measure the lining thickness.

If the wear limit is reached, replace the brake pads. Be sure to replace all pads on one axle.

Install and bolt the wheels.

Lower the car to the ground.

Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise to 100 Nm.

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