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Brake pad thickness, checking
Inspection service:
Dimension -a- = pad thickness including backing plate. Wear limit = 7 mm
(0.28 in.).
Thoroughly remove all dirt from wheels.
If pad thickness including backing plate is 7 mm (0.28 in.) or less the
brake pads have reached or exceeded wear limit and must be replaced. - Determine thickness of outer and inner pads by inspecting visually.
View through opening in wheel. Use a flashlight and mirror if necessary.
- Tighten wheel bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft lb).
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Transport locks, removing
On certain vehicle versions, blocking elements -
1- (in a luminous color) are installed in the front
suspension struts. These models are
recognizable by a tag on the mirror.
- Relieve pressure on coil spring (e.g. vehicle on
lift).
Note:
It is not necessary to remove wheels.
- Pull auxiliary spring -2- down.
- Remove 2 blocking eiements -1- fitted to each suspension strut.
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