WM 463602 Checking thickness of front brake pads: Information

Information 

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Procedure during intermediate maintenance: 

Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. There is no need to remove the wheels unless the brake fluid needs to be changed at the same time  .

Outside of brake pad: Visual inspection through the cut-outs in the rim.

Inside of brake pad: Visual inspection from below with vehicle raised.

Without an aid, the inner brake pad is not or is only partly visible on the rear axle (with the wheel fitted).

A mirror can be used as an aid.

Procedure during maintenance: 

Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

Remove wheels → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .

Check the brake pad thickness for wear. If in doubt following a visual inspection, you may have to measure the thickness.