34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad
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Special tools required:
- 34 1 260
See BRAKES - SPECIAL TOOLS .
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.
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:
See FRONT BRAKES or REAR BRAKES .
- Brake disk
- Brake pad with backplate
See FRONT BRAKES or REAR BRAKES .