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Check the wear of brake pads, discs and drums
You will need: a caliper or ruler.
NOTE When braking the car withdraws aside or heard unusual noises, check the brake pads. |
1. Place the vehicle on a lift or jack (supports). 2. Remove the front wheel. | | 3. Check the housing through a hole in the brake caliper pad state. If the thickness of the friction linings less acceptable (Table. 4.3), replace the brake pads (see. "Replacing the brake pads Front brake"). | 4. Measure the thickness of the brake disc. If its thickness is less than acceptable (see. Table. 4.3), replace the brake disc (see. "Replacing the brake disc"). |
Table 4.3 Dimensions of brake pads, discs and drums
NOTE Replace pads in the following cases: - The thickness of the friction linings of less than 0.5 mm; - The surface of the lining zamaslena; - Lining loosely connected to the base |
NOTE The maximum allowable working diameter of the brake drum is stamped on the inner side. |
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