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Checking brake pad wear (1/2)
NOTE:
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Brake pad thickness must be checked at regular maintenance
intervals.
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Oil contaminated brake pads must be replaced immediately.
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Always replace all brake pads by axle, using a new retaining
system for brake pads and pressure plates.
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To avoid damaging the brake rotor, replace the brake pads when
friction material thickness is at or close to the minimum.
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Pad thickness must not be allowed to be
less than 0.08” (2 mm), measured from the
backing plate.