Measure minimum brake disc thickness (rear 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 only be installed if the brake disk thickness is greater than the minimum brake disk thickness.
The minimum brake disc thickness is embossed on the brake disk.