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"Brake calliper with integrated handbrake mechanism | HELLA PAGID Assembly note for replacement brake callipers General installation note Handbrake callipers are usually set or adjusted so that the distance between the brake lining and the brake disc is at "
"Service information | HELLA PAGID “Better Brakes Rule” The US states of California and Washington have passed a new law relating to the environmental sustainability of automotive brake linings and brake pads. Under this law, better known as “Better Brakes "
"Disposal of defective brake components | HELLA PAGID General information The company environmental protection is an important criteria in day-to-day workshop activities for every garage. Waste is produced in the scope of the inspection or repair work every"
"Brake pad wear indicator | HELLA PAGID Task The wear indicator is a monitoring device used to inform the driver promptly when the brake pad has reached its minimum thickness/wear limit. For disc brake pads, this is usually two millimeters. The wear indicat"
"Notes for running in the brake discs | HELLA PAGID General information After mounting the new brake discs and pads, the friction surfaces of both components need a certain time to adapt to one-another. In order to guarantee a safe and trouble-free function"
"Wearing parts on the wheel brake | HELLA PAGID Note on storage General information Internal and external corrosion (rust damage) are the factors which play the largest part in the durability of brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs and brake drums. These pr"
"Brake spare parts with rubber components | HELLA PAGID Note on storage General information Rubber is a versatile, elastic, and relatively durable material. However, rubber cannot be stored indefinitely in adverse conditions. Rubber parts are fitted to vari"
"Damper weights on the brake caliper | HELLA PAGID General information When a moving vehicle brakes, oscillations occur at the brake caliper. These oscillations generate vibrations, which can lead to unpleasant breaking noises. In order to dampen (eliminate"
"Checking the lateral runout of the wheel hub | HELLA PAGID General information As part of troubleshooting on the brake disc system, as well as before fitting new brake discs, the axial runout of the wheel hub should also be checked according to the specifi"
"Checking the lateral runout of the brake disc | HELLA PAGID General information In order to avoid the problem of brake judder when driving as early as possible, the axial runout of the new brake disc should be tested using a suitable dial gauge. The check "