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34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad

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NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the wheels.

If necessary, move car until opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim styling.

Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into opening for brake pad wear indicator.

Press special tool onto brake pad. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow up to stop and read off measured value.

NOTE:
  1. Brake disk
  2. Brake pad with backplate

    Safe limit for lining wear, front brake.

    Safe limit for lining wear, rear brake.

    Fig 1: Special Tool (34 1 260), Ring, Brake Disk, Brake Pad And Measuring Directions
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