34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad

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Special tools required:

34 1 260

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:

Brake disc
Brake pad with backplate

SAFE LIMIT FOR LINING WEAR, FRONT BRAKE .

SAFE LIMIT FOR LINING WEAR, REAR BRAKE .

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (34 1 260) Wheel Rim Into Opening For Brake Pad Wear Indicator

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