Wear Indicators, Checking
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The Wear Indicators On The Brake Rotor Friction Surface Are Positioned 120 Degrees From Each Other.
- The wear indicators -arrow- can be recognized by their different color.
- On the front and back side of the brake rotor are three wear indicators.
- With increasing wear of the brake rotor a dark burned-out recess develops on the wear indicator.
If One Of The Wear Indicators Is Fully Burned Out, The Brake Rotor Must Be Replaced.
If There Is Abrasion Both Brake Rotors On Both Sides Of The Axle Must Always Be Replaced.
WARNING:
Risk Of Accident Due To Insufficient Braking Effect.
- Ceramic brakes should be replaced when, one of the defined wear limits is reached. The brake rotor can no longer be driven.
Risk of accident due to uneven braking.
- If there is abrasion always replace the brake rotors on both sides of the axle.
- Brake pads likewise must be replaced on both sides of the axle.