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Braking force regulator: Adjustment values in relation to load > < Equivalence table according to applicability
Braking force regulator: check and adjust
Braking force regulator: check and adjust
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Brake system tester -V.A.G 1310 A-
  W00-0562
The braking force regulator is situated upon a support soldered to the bodywork, right hand side, and is controlled from the rear axle through a spring.
Checking functioning
Floor accelerator pedal quickly and then release (the vehicle sould be stopped on its four wheels). During this procedure the braking force regulator lever should be moved.
Checking pressure and adjustment
  Note!
The braking force regulator is adjusted with the vehicle at curb weight → Note.
–  Raise vehicle and connect the pressure gauge brake bracket (front left wheel) and to the wheel brake cylinder (rear right wheel).
–  Bleed both gauges.
1)  Curb weight is understood as: The weight of the vehicle ready for use (full petrol tank, spare wheel, tools, jack)
–  Lower vehicle and bounce it several times at the rear axle.
–  Apply pressure to brake pedal and measure pressures.
–  Compare measured pressure values with adjustment values → Chapter, if necessary adjust
Adjusting regulator
Checking pressure too high in rear axle:
–  Release regulation spring.
Checking pressure too low in rear axle:
–  Tension regulation spring.
  Note!
Do not adjust with brake pedal depressed, for which the following order should be observed:
–  Read the values.
–  Release pedal.
–  Adjust spring.
–  Depress pedal again.
–  Read values and if necessary correct adjustment.
–  Disconnect the pressure gauge and bleed brake sytem → Chapter
  N47-0024

Braking force regulator: Adjustment values in relation to load > < Equivalence table according to applicability