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Brake Pad: Testing and Inspection



34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake lining

Special tools required:







NOTE:
The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the road wheels.
If necessary, move car until inspection opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim.







Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into recess for brake pad wear indicator.
Fit special tool on brake pad, slide ring (1) in direction of arrow towards well and read off measured value.
In this case, a brake pad thickness of 6 mm is measured.

NOTE:
(A) Brake disk
(B) Brake lining
Safe limit for lining wear on front brake.
Safe limit for lining wear on rear brake.