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"Testing the minimum thickness of a brake disc | HELLA General information The manufacturer's specification of the minimum thickness defines the wear limit of a brake disc. This value in millimetres has been stamped on the outer edge or on the brake disc ch"
"The Disc Brake Pad | HELLA General Information An important structural component of any brake system is the brake pad with its brake lining (the brake pad is made up of the brake lining, the friction element, and various other components including the back"
"Legal Requirements For Brake Pads/Linings | HELLA ECE R90 Regulation The ECE regulations include a list of internationally agreed, standardised technical rules for vehicles and spare parts and for the equipment used in vehicles. Brake pads and their lining"
"Service information | HELLA “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 Rule”,"
"Disposal of defective brake components | HELLA 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 day t"
"Brake pad wear indicator | HELLA 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 indicator may"
"Wearing parts on the wheel brake | HELLA 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 products"
"Repair note for brake caliper Teves floating-type caliper series FN Removing and installing disk brakes | HELLA General information Since this kind of floating-type caliper brakes are installed in many modern vehicle models, these repair notes can also be "
"Renault Espace IV - Renewing brake disc with wheel bearing and ABS impulse ring on rear axle | HELLA Repair note Renault Espace-IV, model year 2002-2014 Preparing the vehicle for repair Drive vehicle onto lifting platform Deactivate electric parking brake "
"Installation notes for brake discs | HELLA General note Please always observe the installation instructions or information leaflet that accompanies the product. Brake discs may only be exchanged by persons with corresponding specialist knowledge. Incorrect"