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Checking Front Disks For Runout and Thickness Variation

Checking Both Front Brake Disks For Runout And Differences In Thickness

(Front Wheels Removed)

Special Tools Required:
- 00 2 470
- 00 2 480
- 00 2 510

Remove front road wheels.





Secure brake disk with two wheel studs(1).

Press brake linings back - they must not touch the brake disk!

Secure special tool 00 2 510 with special tool 00 2 470 / 00 2 480 to spring strut.

Apply dial-gauge tip on outer edge of brake disk with light preload.

Turn brake disk slowly and read off lateral runout,
Refer to Technical Data. Specifications





Measure thickness difference within brake surface at approximately 8 points with micrometer.
Refer to Technical Data. Specifications