Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection Mercedes Benz Truck ML 430

2000 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942)

Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection

Check Lining Thickness Of Brake Pads And Condition Of Brake Discs.

Remove

1 Remove wheels

Inspect

2 Check thickness of brake pads (43) on front and rear axles

NOTE:

- Visual inspection, brake pads removed, observe recommended limit dimensions, so that the service limit is not violated before the next

maintenance service.

-    If necessary after checking, replace brake pads.

3    Inspect brake disks (61) for scores and cracks

NOTE:

- Ventilated brake disks with hairline cracks up to a length of 25 mm , which be caused by high stresses, do not need to be replaced. - In the event of gaping cracks and score marks deeper than 0.5 mm , replace brake discs.

Measuring

4 Measure thickness of brake discs on front and rear axles using caliper gage (035)

NOTE: Observe wear limits of brake disks, observe recommended limit dimensions so that the wear limit is not violated before the next maintenance service.

-    Inspection data of front axle. -    Test values for rear axle

-    If necessary after checking, replace brake pads.

Install

5 Mount wheels.

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