Front

Inspect the inner and outer pads at least twice a year when the wheels are removed (tire rotation, etc.).

When inspecting the front brake linings on this vehicle note the following important items:
^ The inner and the outer pad lining ends are beveled slightly
^ The inner and the outer pad lining ends are not worn unevenly

To check the thickness of the inner and the outer pad linings look through the window in the top of the caliper. The pads should be replaced when the thickness of either pad lining is worn to within 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) of the lining plate or rivets. A variation in lining thickness indicates a caliper that is not sliding or self-adjusting. All inner and outer pads should be replaced in axle sets.

The front disc brake system on this vehicle is equipped with an electronic brake pad wear indicator that illuminates an indicator lamp on the instrument panel when the linings wear to a degree where replacement is required. The wear sensor is pressed into the inner brake pad and connects to the vehicle wiring harness with a dual terminal connector which is mounted on the inner-fender well. The sensor consists of the following components:
- A ceramic L-shaped housing with an internal circuit loop
- A steel retaining button
- A two-wire harness connector

When the linings have worn to the point of replacement the sensor makes contact with the rotor causing the plastic sensor housing to erode. Eventually interrupting the circuit loop. This causes the indicator lamp to illuminate. Once the indicator lamp has illuminated the sensor is not reusable and must be replaced with the replacement of the brake linings.

1. Check the flatness of the linings.
2. Place the inner and outer pad surfaces together.
3. The inner and outer pads must be replaced if more than 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) gap is measured midway between the pads.