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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 163 (CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTS)CONVENTIONAL BRAKE COMPONENTSFRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENTINSPECTION

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Inspection

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheels.
Check the thickness (A) of the inner pad (B) and the outer pad (C). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:

Standard: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)

Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

Inner pad

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Thickness (Inner Pad)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Outer pad

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pad Thickness (Outer Pad)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If any part of the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front brake pads as a set.
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.