Brake pads: Checking thickness

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WARNING: At a pad thickness of 7 mm (including backing plate) the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair measure). Inform the customer.

Front disc brake pads:

Determine thickness of outer pads by checking visually (using a flashlight through a hole in wheel).

Fig 1: Determining Thickness Of Inner Pad By Visual Check

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Determine thickness of the inner pad by visual check (using a flashlight through a hole in the wheel).

Rear disc brake pads:

Determine thickness of outer pads by checking visually (using a flashlight through a hole in wheel).

Fig 2: Identifying Thickness Of The Inner Pad

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Determine thickness of the inner pad by visual check (using a flashlight through a hole in the wheel).