4 Inspection procedures
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XL-SA30000RM-en-DE Rev A • 02.2016 • Errors and changes excluded © SAF-HOLLAND
4.3 Inspections
4.3.1 Daily visual inspection
Danger!
Contact the Service Workshop immediately if there
is any sign of reduced performance or if the brakes
do not work properly.
1. Check that the brakes function properly before
driving and that they work effectively and smoothly.
2. Check that the service and parking brake function
is effective by trying to drive the vehicle with the
service and parking brake applied.
4.3.2 Checking the overall condition
1. Ensure that you have good lighting conditions.
2. Inspect the visible parts of the brake and its com-
ponents. Pay particular attention to:
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damage,
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collection of debris,
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corrosion,
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signs of overheating,
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cracks in the brake discs,
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unusual wear etc.,
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corrosion on the friction surface of the brake
disc, etc.
4.3.3 Checking brake pad wear
Danger!
Wear respiratory protection in order to avoid inhaling
particles which can be hazardous to health! Brake
pad wear produces dust which can cause lung dam-
age!
Note:
Step 1 in this procedure only indicates the brake pad
wear of the outer brake pad! For a full examination,
complete all steps.
OK
OK
Fig. 15 -
Inspection of the visual wear indicator
1. Inspect the position of the visual wear indicator
. This check can be com-
pleted with either the wheel fitted or removed.
The VWI provides an indication of the pad wear
condition, but it does not provide an accurate
measurement of pad wear on both pads. To obtain
an accurate wear measurement of both pads, con-
tinue with the following instructions.
2. Remove the wheel in accordance with
3. Remove the brake pads in accordance with
.
4. Look for unusual conditions such as excessive
corrosion and high heat cycles, i.e. delamination,
discolouration, etc. If found, carry out the relevant
measures, see chapter
.
