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34 00... General information on breaking in new brake discs / brake pads

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IMPORTANT: After completing work:
  • Carry out function check on brake test stand to ensure that the brakes complies with legal requirements.
  • Carry out test braking while driving at low speed; the effectiveness of the brakes may be reduced during the initial braking operations.
  • Exaggerated drastic and continuous braking operations for faster breaking in are not permitted.
  • Advise the customer not to perform any wilful drastic breaking in the first 200 km after brake replacement.
  • Attach mirror tag to interior rearview mirror.