Chassis; Inspecting Thickness Of Front And Rear Brake Pads/Linings - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Service Manual

Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2014
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Chassis

⇒ "5.1 Inspecting thickness of front and rear brake pads/linings",
page 100
⇒ "5.2 Inspecting brake system for leaks and damage",
page 101
⇒ "5.3 Change brake fluid", page 102
⇒ "5.4 Inspecting the brake fluid level", page 109
⇒ "5.5 Front and rear axle: inspection", page 110
⇒ "5.6 Tyres: Checking", page 111
⇒ "5.7 Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque", page 123
⇒ "5.8 Tyre inspection display: Calibration", page 123
⇒ "5.9 Transport security: Remove anti-lock components from the
shock absorbers of the front axle", page 124
⇒ "5.10 Breakdown set", page 125
5.1 Inspecting thickness of front and rear
brake pads/linings
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Inspection pin - T40139A-
Front disc brake pads
The brake pad thickness (including backing plate) -a- can be
checked by visual inspection (if necessary with a torch and a mir‐
ror) or with the inspection pin - T40139A- from the outside of the
wheel.
Procedure when checking with the inspection pin - T40139A-
– Slide the grinder -3- of the inspection pin fully onto the pin
-1-.
– Push the inspection pin - T40139A- through the wheel rim, so
that the measuring tip -5- rests against the brake disc.
– Carefully move the inspection pin - T40139A- on the bead so
that the end face -4- of the inspection pin rests against the
backing plate of the brake pad.
– Remove the inspection pin - T40139A- and read off the brake
pad thickness (in mm) on the scale -2-.
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