Checking the brake discs for wear
The brake discs on your car wear with use over time. Check them to ensure that the braking system is working properly.
Each brake disc has a minimum thickness value engraved or printed on the brake disc itself. Measuring the thickness of the break discs with vernier callipers or an equivalent tool from time to time can help you determine whether they need be replaced.
Warning
Raising the car to change a wheel
Removing a wheel requires that you raise the wheel off the ground. Carefully follow the separate instructions for raising the car safely.
- If you are removing a wheel in or close to traffic, make sure you and the car are clearly visible to others. Activate the hazard warning lights, put out a warning triangle in a visible but safe place and wear a reflective vest.
- Designate a safe space for passengers to wait, away from both the car and traffic.
- You are responsible for safety around the car while it is raised. Do not allow people inside or close to the car.
- Never get under the car, or let anyone reach under it with any part of their body, while it is raised with a jack.
You must activate jack mode before raising the car off the ground.Note
- Remove the wheel.
- Inspect the surface of the brake disc for wear and measure its thickness.
If the thickness of brake disc is less than what is indicated by the minimum thickness value, the brake disc should be replaced immediately. Continuing to use worn components beyond this limit can reduce braking performance and compromise safety.Warning