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34 00 010 Checking Thickness Of Brake Lining

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For Special Tool identification, see BRAKES - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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: Safe limit for front brake and rear brake lining wear, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Measuring Thickness Of Brake Lining Using Gauge
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