MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 75
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– Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs in several places to ensure that it
conforms to measurement .
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the brake disc.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front 4.5 mm (0.177 in)
Rear 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
– Replace the brake disc.
– Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracks, and deformation.
» If damage, cracks, or deformation are visible on the brake disc:
– Replace the brake disc.
9.26Checking free play of hand brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
– If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake can
fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.