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– Inspect outer pad to determine its thickness.
– Illuminate inner pad with an electric hand torch and mirror.
– Determine thickness of inner pad by inspecting.
a - Inner and outer pad thickness “without” backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
WARNING
The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thick‐
ness of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair
measure).
Note
When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs for wear
as well. Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is a
repair measure.
Procedure
– Check brake disc for wear ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Rear
brake; Assembly overview - rear brake .
– If necessary, secure wheel in marked position.
– Tighten wheel securing bolts in diagonal sequence to speci‐
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– Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work.
– Fit wheel bolt covers if necessary .
4.11.3
Brake discs: checking condition
Check all brake discs for the following damage patterns:
♦ Cracks
♦ Scoring
♦ Rust (no surface rust)
♦ Burrs on circumference of brake disc
Note
Inform the customer if brake disc damage is similar to these dam‐
age patterns. Renewing the brake discs is a repair measure.
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4. Descriptions of work:
