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15 BRAKES BRAKEMAINTENANCE BRAKEADJUSTMENT The disc brake being of the self adjusting type, needs no adjustment. SERVICING To maintain the efficiency of brakes, preventive maintenance is essential. Check the pads for wear at specified intervals and fit new pads when lining and metal pad thickness measured together is 6 mm. An indication groove is provided at the centre of the friction pad. If it is vanished, that is the indication for changing the pad. Caliper should be overhauled as per service schedule. REMOVAL OF PADS Apply the parking brake lever. Jack up front of the vehicle, remove both front wheels Fig. 5, inspect pads for wear & calliper for brake fluid leakage. If they are found to have worn, proceed as follows to replace them. Loosen and remove bottom sliding pin bolt holding sliding pin head. Fig. 6 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Swing the caliper up and hold with one hand, remove both the pads one by one. Fig. 7