5000CS Turbo L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC Turbo (MC) (1987)
Brake Pressure Regulator: Service and Repair
Adjusting
Brake Pressure Regulator, Adjusting
Work sequence
Car must be empty
Car must be on wheels (Bosch ramp)
Fuel tank full
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remove bleeder screw and connect adaptor to left front wheel brake caliper and right rear wheel brake cylinder
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connect gauge
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bleed both hoses and gauges with bleeder valve on gauges
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have person (approximately 165 lbs) sit on driver's seat
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bounce car several times at rear
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push brake pedal firmly several times
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lift vehicle off ground so load is taken off rear axle
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push brake pressure regulator lever down until stop
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push brake pedal until gauge on front axle reads 50 bar (725 psi)
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gauge for rear axle cylinder must read 35.0-45.0 bar (507.5452.5 psi)
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increase brake pedal pressure until gauge on front axle reads 100 bar (1450 psi)
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gauge for rear axle cylinder must read 57.0-73.0 bar (826.5-1058.5 psi)
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lift vehicle off ground so load is taken off rear axle
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push brake pressure regulator lever down until stop