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Notes for repair work on anti-lock brake system > < General notes for anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Polo Mk5

Bosch 8.2
Bosch 8.2
The following configurations are possible on vehicles with the ABS Bosch 8.2 system:
t  ABS
t  ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP
The ABS brake system is divided diagonally. The servo-assistance is effected pneumatically by the vacuum brake servo unit.
Faults in the ABS do not influence the brake system and servo assistance. The conventional brake system remains functional even without ABS. A change in braking behaviour is to be reckoned with. After the ABS warning lamp comes on, the rear wheels may lock prematurely during braking.
   
ABS layout in left-hand drive vehicle:
1 - Hydraulic unit and control unit
2 - Brake servo
  N45-0275
ABS layout in right-hand drive vehicle:
1 - Brake servo
2 - Hydraulic unit and control unit
  N45-0276
The hydraulic unit -2- and control unit -1- form one component. Hydraulic pump -3- must not be separated from hydraulic unit.
  N45-10069

Notes for repair work on anti-lock brake system > < General notes for anti-lock brake system (ABS)