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8006 1236 f BRAKING SYSTEM ,( Front brake pads and discs 1.From underneath the vehicle visually inspect brake pads lor signs of wear using a suitable mirror. Fig. IS. If thickness is less than 1,5 mm (0,060 in.), renew pads. Refer to Operation 12 233. Rear brake shoes 1. Remove rubber plug from rear brake carrier plate. Fig. 17. Aperture is adjacent to leading shoe which is subject to faster wear rate than trailing shoe. 2. Visually inspect condition of linings using a lamp. There should always be at least 1,5 mm (0,060 in.) thickness of lining material. Fig. 16. NOTE: It may be necessary to scrape off paint from edges of brake lining and shoe with the blade of a screwdriver or similar instrument. 3. Replace plug. At extended service periods, the following maintenance Items may be required. Hydraulic fluid and seals 1. Every 3 years or whenever the disc brake pads are renewed for predominantly Alpine condi tions establish the advisability of renewing brake cylinder seals flexible hoses and hydraulic fluid. Rear brake shoes 1. Loosen rear wheel nuts, chock front wheels and raise rear of vehicle. Fit axle stands. 2. Remove rear road wheels and brake drums. 3. Check condition of linings. There should always be at least 1,5 mm (0 060 in.) depth of lining material on the lining. `A* Fig. 16. Fig. 16. Roar brake lining wear. A - Lining thickness. 4. Remove any loose dust from drums and linings. NOTE: Rawer inhale (hist from brake I ' Uninps. Aebertoe dust whan liOaled can b* injurious to hssUh.Oo Mthtewout with m dffta. AwwMum gleaner, brush r in a sealed bag for disposal. 5. Examine self-adjusting mechanism and ensure it is operating M*6dyi If resr brake salfadjust mechanism is not functioning correctly, the cause should be established and dealt with. .The brake adjusters should not be adjusted manually. 6. Replace brake drums and road wheals. 7. Lower vehicle to ground, remove jack, finally tighten wheel nuts, and remove chocks from front wheels. L NOTE: Brake shoes should be replaced in sets of four. On noaccount should only one or a pair of shoes be replaced. October 1977 FORD GRANADA .*7# ONWARDS: SECTION 12-11 HFM - 005822