Rear Brake Pad Inspection

Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
Avoid breathing dust particles.
Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Rear Wheels - Remove

Remove both rear wheels.

3. Brake Pad - Inspect
1.
Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
 
Standard:
9.5 mm (0.374 in)
 
Service limit:
1.6 mm (0.063 in)
2.
If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the brake pads as a set.

4. Rear Wheels - Install

Install both rear wheels.