Leon Mk2
Note
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1 - | -a- Vacuum hose |
q | On petrol engines the vacuum required is taken from the intake manifold and/or a mechanical vacuum pump. |
q | Insert into brake booster |
1 - | -b- Vacuum hose |
q | On petrol engines the vacuum required is taken from the intake manifold and/or a mechanical vacuum pump. |
q | An additional electric vacuum pump is fitted if only one intake manifold is at hand. |
q | Insert into brake booster |
2 - | Bolt, 8 Nm |
q | Screw in to stop |
q | Unscrew to remove brake fluid reservoir |
3 - | Brake fluid reservoir with fuel sensor |
q | Functional check |
q | With the ignition switched on, remove the filler cap and press with your hand on the strainer that is visible in the reservoir. The indicator in the switch panel insert illuminates and an acoustic warning tone sounds |
q | removing and fitting → Chapter |
q | Refer to label on reservoir before topping up brake fluid |
4 - | Plug |
5 - | Seal cap |
q | Impregnate with brake fluid and fit in the brake master cylinder |
q | Press brake fluid reservoir into sealing plugs |
6 - | Brake servo unit |
q | removing and fitting → Chapter |
q | Adjust ball head for LL → Chapter |
q | Adjust ball head for RL → Chapter |
q | Functional check |
q | With engine switched off, press brake pedal firmly several times to dissipate vacuum in servo unit |
q | Then hold brake pedal in applied position employing moderate force and start engine. If the brake servo is operating properly, you can clearly feel that the brake pedal begins to sag (the transfer effect is beginning) |
q | With irregularities, these must be replaced completely |
7 - | Pedal bracket |
8 - | Circulation hose |
q | Keep both ends closed off until it is installed. |
q | Push on the hose as far as it will go. |
9 - | Bulkhead |
10 - | Bolt, 25 Nm |
11 - | Nut, 50 Nm |
q | Always replace |
12 - | Brake master cylinder |
q | Cannot be repaired. If faulty, replace completely. |
q | Has to be removed and installed together with the brake servo unit |
q | removing and fitting → Chapter |
13 - | Brake line, 15 Nm |
q | Master brake cylinder / pressure-rod piston circuit to hydraulic unit |
q | From secondary piston circuit of brake master cylinder to hydraulic unit. |
14 - | Seal |
q | Insert into groove on master brake cylinder |
q | Replace after removing master brake cylinder |