00 00 ... Parking Brake: Checking Condition, Brake Lining Thickness And Function
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Remove rear brake disks. See 34 21 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRAKE LININGS ON BOTH REAR DISC BRAKES .
Check brake linings for minimum thickness and traces of wear such as cracks.
Check expansion lever for ease of movement, apply grease if necessary.
Check function of parking brake.