Checking thickness of brake pads
WARNING:
Installation of brake pads with the wrong brake pad quality
- Longer braking distance
- More wear on brake pads
→ Only use the type-specific brake pads.
→ Replace brake pads on both sides of axle when the brake pad wear indicator light comes on.
Information
- If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection) must also be replaced .
- Replacement of the warning contact can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is 2.5 mm
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- Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the line is worn .
- However, if only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it .
- Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove wheels → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
- Visually inspect the brake pads for wear.