Assess condition of brake linings

AP42.10-P-4252MFA

Assess condition of brake linings

21.03.2018

Model

177

Shown on model 221

1

Brake lining thickness

1

Brake lining thickness

2

Flashlight

3

Mirror

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A



Check

1

Assess brakepad thickness (1) of brakepads on front axle.

 If necessary, use a flashlight (2) or a mirror (3). The thickness of the pad backing plate can be used as a reference when assessing the brake lining thickness (1).

Brake lining

*BE42.10-P-1001-06F

If, in exceptional cases, assessment through visual inspection is not possible:



Remove front wheels and assess them subject to separate repair order.

2

Assess brakepad thickness (1) of brakepads on rear axle.

 If necessary, use a flashlight (2) or a mirror (3). The thickness of the pad backing plate can be used as a reference when assessing the brake lining thickness (1).

Brake lining

*BE42.10-P-1001-18E

If, in exceptional cases, assessment through visual inspection is not possible:



Remove rear wheels and assess them.

 Subject to separate repair order.

3

Determine expected remaining distance of brakepads.

AP42.10-P-4253-03EW

 To determine the prospective remaining distance for each axle, refer to the brakepad with the least brakepad thickness (1).
In order to avoid an unscheduled workshop visit between services, determine the remaining distance of the present brakepads.
If the remaining distance determined is less than the next service interval, advise the customer to replaced the brakepads before the due service date.

If the wear limit for the brakepads is reached,



Replace brake linings.

 Subject to separate repair order.

Check values for front axle brake lining

Number

Designation

Model 177 (except 177.051)

Model 177.051

BE42.10-P-1001-06F

Brake lining

Brake pad, new

mm

12

10

Pad backing plate

mm

6

6

Wear limit

mm

2

2

Wear indicator activated (if installed)

mm

2-3

2-3

Check values for rear axle brakepad

Number

Designation

Model 177

BE42.10-P-1001-18E

Brake lining

Brake pad, new

mm

11

Pad backing plate

mm

6

Wear limit

mm

2

Wear indicator activated (if installed)

mm

2-3