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Adjusting values for the load-dependent brake-power regulator > < Summary of components of brake-power regulator

Octavia Mk1

Inspecting and adjusting the brake-power regulator
Inspecting and adjusting the brake-power regulator
Adjusting values for the load-dependent brake-power regulator → Chapter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Brake-power regulator or brake system tester, e. g. -V.A.G 1310- or -V.A.G 1310 A-
   
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
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
  Note
The brake-power regulator is adjusted on a vehicle with unladen weight.
Unladen weight refers to: The weight of an unladen vehicle (fuel tank empty up to max. 5 litres, without driver, with spare wheel, tool kit, jack).
  S47-0022
–  Raise vehicle and connect pressure gauge to the brake caliper (left front wheel) and to the wheel-brake cylinder (right rear wheel).
–  Bleed both pressure gauges.
–  Lower vehicle and repeatedly depress vehicle and allow to settle on the rear axle.
–  Press brake pedal and measure pressures.
–  Compare measured pressure values to the specified adjusting values → Chapter.
–  If necessary adjust brake-power regulator → Chapter.
  V47-0133

Adjusting values for the load-dependent brake-power regulator > < Summary of components of brake-power regulator