Checking Brake Lining Thickness - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond
to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
pads/linings which have not been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not
of an equivalent quality could affect your
vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use brake fluid that has been specially
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,
or which corresponds to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake fluid which has not been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which is not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.

Checking brake lining thickness

You can measure the break pad/lining
thickness using a test gauge. Color-coding
(green or red) on the test gauge allows you to
determine whether the brake pad/lining
thickness is still sufficient. The test gauge is
in the vehicle document wallet in the glove
box.
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Bring the vehicle and wheels into a suitable
X
position so that you can attach test gauge
A.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
X
( page 175).
Y
Move the selector lever to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Place test gauge A between the wheel's
X
spokes on brake pad/lining =.
Driving tips
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