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Brake Pad Check

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION: If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the pads on the left and right sides, check moving parts (Refer to BRAKE DISC CHECK  ).
  1. Visually check the thickness of brake pad from the inspection hole of the caliper body.

    Standard value: 

    9.85 mm (0.39 inch) < Front > 

    9.0 mm (0.35 inch) < Rear > 

    Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 

  2. When the thickness is lower than the limit value, replace both brake pads (right and left) as a set (Refer to BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 1: Front Caliper Inspection Hole
    G09650776Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Rear Caliper Inspection Hole
    G09650777Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.