Thickness Of Brake Lining
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The thickness of the outer brake linings can be determined without removing the wheels.
- If necessary, move car until opening for brake lining wear indicator (brake lining) can be seen through rim styling.
- Insert special tool (34 1 260) through rim into opening for brake lining wear indicator.
- Press special tool onto brake lining. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow as far as it will go and read off measured value. See Fig 1.
- Minimum thickness for all models is stamped in brake disc shell. Wear warning from residual lining thickness is 3 mm. Maximum machining limit per friction ring side is .8 mm. For minimum thickness see BRAKE LINING MINIMUM THICKNESS table.
BRAKE LINING MINIMUM THICKNESS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Front | 1.12 (28.4) |
| Rear | .72 (18.4) |