Checking With Carbon-Ceramic Brake Wear Tester: Vas6813: Notes

NOTE:

The Check Occurs By Determining The Brake Rotor Thickness "And" The Wear Value With The :VAS6813 , Both Must Be Measured Three Times Respectively Around The Circumference.

The Wear Value -C- For The :VAS6813 Is Engraved On The Brake Rotor Cup.

Fig 1: Wear Indicator A Through D

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The Values -A And C- Can Be Different Depending On The Location.

The Values -A And C- Can Be Different Depending On The Brake Rotor.

Value -A- Is A Value From The Production Of The New Brake Rotor

The Wheel Is Installed.
The Brake Rotor Thickness Is Checked.
The Measuring Device Is Checked. Refer To CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKE WEAR TESTER .

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Carbon-Ceramic Brake Wear Tester:VAS6813

Carbon-Ceramic Brake Wear Tester:VAS6813 :

1 On/Off button
2 Measured value hold button
3 Measured value display
4 Laser beam positioning tab
5 Interface

Fig 2: Carbon-Ceramic Brake Wear Tester (VAS6813)
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NOTE:

For Additional Information On The :VAS6813 Refer To The Supplied Owner's Manual.

Measurement:

The Brake Rotor Must Be Clean.
The Brake Rotor Must Be Dry.

WARNING:

Health Risk.

Always Wear A Mouth And Nose Mask When Using Compressed Air To Clean The Ceramic Brake Rotor.
Never Clean The Brake Rotor With Water Or Any Other Fluid.

At A Distance Of 120° The Marks For The Measurement For Deterring The Wear Can Be Found

The Following Described Measurement Must Take Place On All Three Measurement Locations To Guarantee A Correct Check.

-A- New Value, -C- Wear Value, -B- Number Of The Measurement Location, -D- Mark For The Laser Beam For The Measurement Of The Wear Value.

Fig 3: Wear Indicator A Through D

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For Example The Third Measurement Location -B- From "1 To 3" Can Be Seen.

NOTE:

The Values -A And C- Are Different Depending On The Location.

The Values -A And C- Are Different Depending On The Brake Rotor.

-- Place The :VAS6813 Flush On The Outer Edge Of The Brake Rotor.

-- Switch On The :VAS6813 .

-- Move The :VAS6813 -1- Along The Outer Edge -2- Until The Laser Beam Points Exactly On The Mark -D- On The Brake Rotor.

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-- Determine The Wear On All Three Measurement Locations Of The Brake Rotor From "1 To 3".

-- Read The Displayed Value On The :VAS6813

If One Of The Three Wear Values -C- Is Reached Or Falls Short, The Brake Rotor Must Be Removed For Further Checking.

Fig 5: Wear Indicator A Through D

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NOTE:

The Wear Value -C- Is Different Depending On The Measurement Location.