Notes on installing brake wear indicator contact sensors - AH42.10-P-0003-01H

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Wear Indicator Contact Sensors

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When replacing the brake pads the left front, right brake pad contact sensor (S10/1, S10/2) and the right rear brake pad contact sensor (S10/4) must also be replaced.
The left front and right brake pad contact sensor (S10/1, S10/2) and right rear brake pad contact sensor (S10/4) may only be installed on the inner brake pads.
The electrical feed line of the contact sensor must be routed as shown in the illustration.
Check correct latching of left front, right brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/1x1, S10/2x1) and right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1).

Ingressing moisture can result in the warning lamp lighting up.