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3.5.2 Checking tester - VAS 6813-
Before taking measurements, the tester - VAS 6813- must be
checked using the measuring plate provided.
Measuring plate:
– Place tester in both openings -arrows- of measuring plate so
that laser beam points downwards towards marking with af‐
fixed reference value.
– Switch on tester.
The value now shown must correspond to the reference value
affixed to the measuring plate.
Note
♦ If the value shown differs from the reference value by more
than ± 2.0 units, the tester must be re-calibrated by the sup‐
plier.
♦ Please refer to the enclosed instructions for further informa‐
tion.
3.5.3 Wear assessment with tester - VAS
6813-
Note
♦ The degree of wear is determined by measuring the brake disc
thickness AND the wear value using the tester - VAS 6813- ;
both values must be measured three times each.
♦ The wear value -C- for the tester - VAS 6813- is engraved on
the brake disc hub.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the measuring point.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the brake disc.
♦ Value -A- is a value from the production of the new brake disc.
• Wheel has been removed.
• Brake disc thickness has been checked.
• Tester has been checked
⇒ “3.5.2 Checking tester VAS 6813 ”, page 19 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tester - VAS 6813-
Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A6 Avant 2005 ➤
Brake system - Edition 04.2019
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