Brake Pad Thickness, Rear Drum Brake, Checking: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332
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Flashlight and mirror

Perform the following procedure:

The adapter for loosening and tightening of anti-theft wheel bolts is part of the vehicle tool kit WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

-- Remove the plug -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Drain Plug

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-- by looking through the check hole -2- use a flashlight to check the brake pad thickness on the drum brake -a- without backing plate.

Fig 3: Identifying Check Hole

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Wear limit: 2.5 mm

-- Make sure there is no brake fluid or grease on the brake pads.

NOTE: At a thickness of 2.5 mm, brake pads have reached their wear limit and should be replaced (repair measure). Inform the customer!