Support the car from behind.
On the inside of the respective rear wheel, remove the plastic plug from the hole in front of the brake shield.
Inspection hole for lining thickness (arrow) on the rear wheel brakes is near where the parking brake cable enters the brake mechanism.
Shine a lamp into the control hole and determine the thickness of the lining.
The overlays must be at least 2.5 mm thick without a base. If the thickness is less than this value, then the pad must be replaced.
Checking the brake pedal travel
Press the brake pedal by hand.
The free play should be no more than ⅓ of the total possible pedal travel.
A longer pedal stroke means that the thickness of the pads has reached its minimum value and the pads must be replaced.
Excessive pedal travel can be caused by stuck pads or rust in the brake calipers.
An increase in stroke may be caused by air entering the brake system.
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