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Check front brake discs

Check 

Result 

» Brake disc thickness has fallen below the minimum.

Scoring, heat cracks or thickness differences are present.

Measure

See: 34 11 220 removing both FRONT BRAKE DISCS and installing/replacing (17-inch high equipment and 18-inch brake)

Measure minimum brake disc thickness (front brake) 

Place the special tool 0 495 451 (34 1 280) at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.

Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.

New brake pads must only be installed if the brake disk thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness. 

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TECHNICAL DATA - BRAKE DISC THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (nominal dimension 348x30)
Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (brake disc 348x30) 28.4 mm
TECHNICAL DATA - BRAKE DISC THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (nominal dimension 348x36)
Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (brake disc 348x36) 34.4 mm
TECHNICAL DATA - BRAKE DISC THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (nominal dimension 330x24)
Minimum brake disc thickness MIN TH (brake disc 330x24) 22.4 mm