Measuring the minimum brake disc thickness (front brake)
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- Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Place the special tool 0 495 451 (34 1 280) at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.
New brake pads may be installed only if the brake disc thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness .
The minimum brake disc thickness is stamped on the brake disc.
- Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Place the special tool 0 495 451 (34 1 280) at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.
New brake pads may be installed only if the brake disc thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness .
The minimum brake disc thickness is stamped on the brake disc.