Inspecting, setting brake-power regulator and adjusting values |
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Brake-power regulator or brake system tester, e.g. -V.A.G 1310- or -V.A.G 1310 A- |
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| Brake filling and bleeding device, e. g. -VAS 5234- |
Fitting location of the brake-power regulator |
The brake-power regulator is secured to a bracket assigned to the mount for rear axle and is controlled by the rear axle movement via a spring. |
Check for proper operation |
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| Forcefully apply the brake pedal and release quickly (vehicle is standing on its wheels). While doing so the lever of the brake-power regulator must move. |
Pressure test and adjustment |
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| The brake-power regulator is adjusted on a vehicle ready for driving. |
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| Vehicle ready for driving for inspecting and setting the brake-power regulator: Weight of the vehicle with full fuel tank and full water reservoir for windscreen wiper/washer and headlamp cleaning system, spare wheel, tool kit, jack (if the vehicle was fitted at the factory with them) and driver (75 kg). The spare wheel, tool kit and jack must be located in the position prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer, the driver must be seated on the driver seat. |
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