34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad

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Special tools required:

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

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

Insert special tool 34 1 260 wheel rim into opening for brake pad wear indicator.

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

NOTE: (A) Brake disc
(B) Brake pad with backplate

REMAINING BRAKE PAD THICKNESS OF FRONT BRAKE .

REMAINING BRAKE PAD THICKNESS OF REAR BRAKE .

Fig 1: Measuring Front Brake Pad Thickness

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