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

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IMPORTANT: After completing repair work:

Perform functional check on brake test stand to ensure compliance with statutory guidelines.
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 inside mirror.