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– Check brake hoses for abrasion, porosity and brittleness.
– Check brake lines for corrosion.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
leaks and corrosion.
– Check brake lines and brake hoses for correct seating and
attachment in retainers.
WARNING
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.13 Brakes, front and rear: checking thick‐
ness of brake pads and condition of
brake discs
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
Front disc brake pads: checking thickness
⇒ page 82
Rear disc brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 83
Brake discs: checking condition ⇒ page 84
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Electric hand torch and mirror
Carry out following procedure:
Note
The adapter to loosen and tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts can
be found in the vehicle tool kit.
4.13.1 Front disc brake pads: checking thick‐
ness
– For better evaluation of remaining pad thickness, use a test
mirror and, if necessary, remove the wheel on the side where
the brake pad wear indicator is installed.
– Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary ⇒ page 120 .
– Mark position of wheel relative to brake disc.
– Unbolt wheel bolts and remove wheel.
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4. Descriptions of work: