Information On Checking Brake Pads

Procedure during intermediate maintenance: 

Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. The wheels do not need to be removed for this.

Use a mirror as an aid on the rear axle -arrow-  . Without an aid, the inner brake pad is not or is only partly visible on the rear axle (with the wheel fitted).

Fig 1: Checking Rear Brake Pads Using Mirror

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Procedure during maintenance: 

Remove wheels. → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .

Check the brake pad thickness for wear. Check the brake pads visually or using a gauge if in doubt.