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4 . Inspect brake discs and pads for signs of wear and damage. Fig. 6. Brake pads should be renewed if they are below the minimum safe thickness. 3 mm (5 in.) or if they are the cause of braking problems. NOTE: Brake pads should always be replaced in sets of four. 5. Replace road wheels. 6. Remove jack, tighten wheel nuts, replace nut caps (where fitted), remove chocks. 7. Press brake pedal firmjy once or twice to allow pads to settle in. BRAKING SYSTEM 8006 1234 Examine rear brake shoes for wear. 1. Remove nut caps (where fitted), loosen wheel nuts, chock front wheels, and jack up rear of car. 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 bonded linings. In the case of riveted linings, they may be worn down to within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the rivet heads. 4. Remove any loose dust from drums and linings. NOTE: Never inhale dust from brake linings. Asbestos dust when inhaled can be injurious to health. November 1974 HFM - 005817 ESCORT '75 ONWARDS: SECTION 12-6