MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection
Front
Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
Special Tools Required
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
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Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
Inspection
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake pads as a set.
5. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
