| The brake pressure regulator is mounted on a bracket which is in turn fixed to a rear axle mounting bracket and is controlled from the rear axle by a spring. |
| Firmly depress the brake pedal and release quickly (vehicle standing on its wheels). This must cause the brake pressure regulator lever to move. |
| Checking and adjusting pressure |
Note! | The brake pressure regulator is set with the vehicle unladened → Note. |
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| Lift vehicle and connect the pressure gauges to front left brake caliper and to the rear right wheel cylinder. |
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| The term “unladen” means: The weight of the vehicle ready for the road (full fuel tank, spare wheel, tool kit and jack). |
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| Lower vehicle and bounce the rear of the vehicle several times. |
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| Depress brake pedal and measure pressures. |
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| Compare figures attained with specifications → Chapter and if necessary adjust. |
| Rear axle test pressure too high: |
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| Release regulator spring. |
| Rear axle test pressures too low: |
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| Tension regulator spring. |
Note! | Do not adjust with brake pedal depressed, therefore observe the following sequence: |
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| Read off figures and if necessary, readjust. |
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| Remove pressure gauges and bleed brake system → Chapter. |
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