Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection
Repair Instructions
Brake Pad Inspection
Inspect the brake linings every 10 000 km (6,000 miles) and any time the wheels are removed. Check the following:
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Inspect the outer brake lining at each end of the caliper. The highest rate of wear occurs at this point.
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Check the inner brake lining thickness for premature wear. Some inboard shoes and brake lining shave a thermal layer against the shoe that is
integral to the lining. Do not confuse this extra layer with uneven inboard-outboard brake lining wear.
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Look down through the inspection hole on top of the caliper and inspect the inner brake linings. Replace bonded brake shoe and lining
assemblies when the thickness of any lining is worn within 0.76 mm (0.030 in) of the shoe. Replace riveted shoe and lining assemblies when
the thickness of any lining is worn within 0.76 mm (0.030 in) of any rivet head. Always replace the disc brake shoe and lining assemblies as a
complete axle set.
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Check the flatness of new or used brake linings. Place the inboard and the outboard brake lining surfaces together. Check for a gap between the