34 35 513 Replacing A Brake Pad Sensor (Rear)
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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:
Release fastening elements (1 to 3).
Swing wheel arch panel (4) upwards.
Installation note:
If necessary, replace defective retaining elements.
Open housing cover (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Installation note:
Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.
Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.
Installation note:
Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.
Pull brake pad sensor (1) in direction of arrow out of brake pad.
Installation note:
Make sure brake pad sensor (1) is correctly seated in brake pad.
Disengage cable of brake pad sensor from holders (2).