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Checking the front brake pads (VW Passat B5)

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Warning: It is known that the front brake pads on the front passenger side wear more intensively, therefore the brake pads should be checked on the right front wheel.


Warning: According to empirical dependence, with a mileage of 1000 km, the wear of the brake pad is 1 mm.


Execution order



1. Loosen the front right wheel mounting bolts and apply the handbrake, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the front right wheel.

1. Loosen the front right wheel mounting bolts and apply the handbrake, then raise the front of the…


2. Using a caliper, measure the thickness of the brake pad.

The minimum permissible thickness of the brake pad together with the backing plate is 7 mm.

3. If the brake shoe lining is worn to the minimum thickness, all four brake shoes must be replaced as a set.

4. Install the wheels and lower the vehicle.

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