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34 00 010 Checking Thickness of Brake Lining

34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad





Special tools required:
* 34 1 260 34 1 260 Brake Lining Measuring Gauge






Note:
The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the wheels.

If necessary, move car until opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim styling.

Insert special tool 34 1 260 rim into opening for brake pad wear indicator.

Press special tool onto brake pad. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow up to stop and read off measured value.





Note:
(A) Brake disc
(B) Brake pad with backplate
Safe limit for lining wear, front brake 34 11 Front Brake.
Safe limit for lining wear, rear brake 34 21 Rear Brake.