BRAKE SYSTEM Have a qualified mechanic perform a detailed inspection if the notches are not found. The pads and rotors should be measured and compared against the manufacturer's specifications located in the brake manufacturer’s service manual. Chock the wheels. Temporarily release the parking brakes. Grab the caliper and move it. This movement is Running Clearance. Proper Running Clearance is 0.08 inch (2 mm) of movement of the brake caliper (approximately the thickness of a nickel) in the inboard/outboard direction. Caliper Detail 1. Brake Caliper Assembly 2. Location of Inspection Grooves 3. Notches Line-Up (Time to schedule inspection of Pads and Rotors) 4. Brake Rotor 5.
Brake Carrier Assembly Have a qualified mechanic provide further inspection if the caliper does not move or appears to move more than the specified clearance. 5 Regularly inspect caliper for Running Clearance: Stop the vehicle on level ground and let the brakes cool down. Hot brake calipers can burn skin on contact. 5-68 Y53-6077-1B1 (03/17)