Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection
Front Disc Brakes
Inspect the brake linings every 9654 km (6,000 miles) and any time that the wheels are removed (tire rotation, etc.). Check both ends of the outer pad by
looking in at each end of the caliper. These are the points at which the highest rate of wear normally occurs. At the same time, check the lining thickness
on the inner pad to make sure that it has not worn prematurely. Some inboard brake pads have a thermal layer against the shoe, integrally molded with
the lining. This extra layer should not be confused with uneven inboard-outboard lining wear. Look down through the inspection hole in the top of the
caliper to view the inner shoe. Replace disc brake pads whenever the thickness of any lining is worn to within 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) of the shoe. In the
case of riveted brake pads, replace when the lining is worn to within 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) of any rivet head. Replace all disc brake brake pads at the
same time.
