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Front

When inspecting front disc brakes:
1. Inspect the front disc brake caliper and caliper mounting for loose or damaged parts.
2. Make sure the front disc brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the brake caliper bolts are tightened to the specified torque. Check the front brake hose and front disc brake caliper fitting for leaks or damage.
3. Check the front disc brake caliper closely for wet areas that might indicate a leaking seal.
4. Measure front disc brake rotor thickness, parallelism and runout carefully. The minimum front disc brake rotor thickness is 22mm (0.860 in).
5. Resurface, recondition or replace the front disc brake rotor. A visual inspection will not determine the required service unless the damage is obvious.
6. Check for brake fluid contamination when inspecting the brake shoes and linings. This may indicate a leaking piston seal assembly If a seal is leaking, the front disc brake caliper must be disassembled and inspected.
7. Check for even wear from side to side. If the set of brake shoes and linings on one side of the vehicle is excessively worn, the piston may be seized in the bore. If a seized piston is suspected the front disc brake caliper must be disassembled and inspected.