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34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake lining

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Special tools required: 

NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake linings can be determined without removing the wheels.

If necessary, move car until opening for brake lining wear indicator (brake lining) can be seen through rim styling.

Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into opening for brake lining wear indicator.

Press special tool onto brake lining. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow up to stop and read off measured value.

NOTE:
  1. Brake disk
  2. Brake lining with backplate

Safe limit for lining wear, front brake, refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA .

Safe limit for lining wear, rear brake, refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool Through Rim Into Brake Lining Wear Indicator Opening
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