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Removing and installing the brake light switchF as of MY 2011 > < Brake Servo Unit, Master Brake Cylinder
Summary of components of brake servo unit, master brake cylinder up to MY 2010
   
Summary of components of brake servo unit, master brake cylinder up to MY 2010
  Note
The complete master brake cylinder and brake servo unit can be replaced independently of one another.
1 - Brake servo unit
q   removing and installing → Chapter
q   Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
q   on petrol engines the required negative pressure is drawn from the induction pipe
q   Diesel engines are fitted with a vacuum pump or tandem pump for fuel and negative pressure supply
Inspect proper operation:
–  With the engine off press down brake pedal repeatedly with force (this reduces the pressure already present in the device).
–  Now hold the brake pedal in brake position using a medium foot pressure and start the engine. If the brake servo unit operates perfectly the brake pedal must yield noticeably under your foot (servo boost takes effect).
q   if there are faults replace completely
q   Non-return valve (in vacuum hose); Functional test → Chapter
q   disconnect from brake pedal or clip onto brake pedal → Chapter
q   Non-return valve in the vacuum hose of the tandem pump for fuel and vacuum supply → Chapter
2 - Brake fluid level warning contact -F34-
q   cannot be removed or repaired
3 - Cap
4 - Brake fluid reservoir
q   removing:
–  Drain brake fluid.
–  Press out retaining pin from the lateral catches of the brake fluid reservoir and master brake cylinder.
–  Pull brake fluid reservoir upwards out of the plugs.
q   Installing:
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
–  Fill up with new brake fluid.
–  On vehicles without ABS or with ABS, ABS/TCS BOSCH 8.0 bleed brake system → Chapter
–  Perform basic setting:
t  with vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information system -VAS- → Chapter
5 - Plugs
q   moisten with brake fluid and press in brake fluid reservoir
6 - Self-locking nut, 20 Nm
q   replace after each installation
7 - Master brake cylinder
q   cannot be repaired, replace completely in the event of faults
q   Check tightness → Chapter
q   removing and installing → Chapter
q   Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
8 - Retaining pin
q   to secure brake fluid reservoir at brake master cylinder
9 - Sealing ring
q   replace after removal the master brake cylinder
10 - Plugs
11 - Vacuum hose
q   insert with brake servo unit
12 - Cap
q   check for firm seating
13 - Self-locking nut, 28 Nm
q   replace after each removal
14 - Gasket
q   for brake servo unit

   

Removing and installing the brake light switchF as of MY 2011 > < Brake Servo Unit, Master Brake Cylinder