Disk brake (example)
1 Brake pads
2 Brake disk
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Drum brake (example)
1 lnspec1ion holes - lining thickness
5.1 O Brake system
5.10.1 Checking the br ,1ke lines
Regularly check llr.1k1• luH", for h•.ik•, ,111d be sure they are in good condition .
Brake lines show111q l'Vl'n 111111111 <lrnn,HJO must be replaced .
Brake lines must 110 , l' pl,11 t•cl 11 •,1q11•, of corrosion (pitting), chafing, crushing etc.
are visible.
This work require•, •,pl •< t.tl ·,k1lf<i c1rn.J should only be performed at a
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5.10.2 Checking brake pod/llnl ng th ickness
When mirnmurn t111tknu•;s 1:, 1eached, replace brake pads or brake linings
immediat ely.
This work requ1ros spott .il •,kills and should only be performed at a
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Disk brakes (front)
- Check pad lhrckncss through one of the openings in the disk wheels (use a light
for visual rnspec11011) n otate disk wheels if required.
Minimum pad th1ckrwss
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Drum brake (rear)
- Thickness of rear whnel brake linings must be regularly checked through the
1nspect1on holes (inner srde of wheel - brake anchor plate).
Minimum linrng thickness. 3 mm.
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