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Checking pressure dependent brake pressure regulator > < Checking and adjusting load dependent brake pressure regulator
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Checking and adjusting brake pressure regulator
Load dependent brake pressure regulator specifications

Model / Version

 

Bar

 

Bar

All models except Cabriolet,
with drum brakes on

Front axle

50

Front axle

100

brakes

Rear axle

30 ... 35

Rear axle

51 ... 56

All models except Cabriolet,
with disc brakes on

Front axle

50

Front axle

100

brakes

Rear axle

28 ... 34

Rear axle

49 ... 55

Four wheel drive

Front axle

50

Front axle

100

 

Rear axle

33 ... 39

Rear axle

55 ... 61

 

Front axle

70

Front axle

100

Cabriolet

Rear axle

44 ... 50

Rear axle

57 ... 65

Adjusting regulator

Rear axle test pressure too high:

  • ‒ Release regulator spring.

Rear axle test pressures too low:

  • ‒ Tension regulator spring.

Note:

Do not adjust with brake pedal depressed, therefore observe the following sequence:

Read off figures:

  • ‒ Release pedal.
  • ‒ Adjust spring.

Depress pedal again:

  • ‒ Read off figures and if necessary, readjust.
  • ‒ Remove pressure gauges and bleed brake system
    =>Page 47-32.

Checking pressure dependent brake pressure regulator > < Checking and adjusting load dependent brake pressure regulator