34 35 001 Replacing a brake pad sensor (front)
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IMPORTANT:
The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been removed (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brake pad sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even though the minimum brake pad thickness has not yet been reached, you must observe the following: The new sliding contact must be filed down with a file to the same length as the ground sliding contact.
If a brake pad sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even though the minimum brake pad thickness has not yet been reached, you must observe the following: The new sliding contact must be filed down with a file to the same length as the ground sliding contact.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove WHEEL
Detach brake pad sensor (1) in direction of arrow from brake pad.
Disengage line from cable guides (2).
Press together retaining lugs (1) of cable holder on spring strut and remove cable tie in downward direction.
Installation:
Replace cable holder if retaining lugs are damaged.
Make sure retaining lugs are correctly seated.
Disconnect relevant plug connection on cable holder (1).
Unclip plug housing on cable holder.