Checking Thickness Of Brake Linings
Checking brake lining thickness is required during all services including Oil Services.
The outer brake linings can be checked without removing the wheels (except 750iL and Z8 front brakes). Move the car until opening for the brake lining wear indicator can be seen through the rim spokes.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into opening for the brake lining wear indicator.
Press special tool onto the brake lining. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow as far as it will go and read the measured value.
- Brake Disc
- Brake lining and backing plate
Minimum thickness for brake linings is 3.0 mm.