Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Locations
Brake Master Cylinder/Brake Booster, Servicing
1. Brake Booster
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With gasoline engines vacuum is taken from the intake manifold
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With Diesel engines a vacuum pump provides the required vacuum
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Functional check:
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With engine off, depress brake pedal firmly several times (to exhaust vacuum in unit).
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Depress brake pedal with average foot pressure, hold and start engine. If brake booster is working properly, pedal will give slightly under
foot (boost becomes effective).
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If booster is not functioning replace complete brake booster
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Check valve (in vacuum hose). See: Power Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump/Service and Repair
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Separating booster from brake pedal. See: Brake Pedal Assy/Service and Repair/Brake Pedal to Brake Booster, Disconnecting and
Connecting
2. Cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Sealing plug
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Moisten with brake fluid and press into reservoir
5. Retainer pin
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Install through brake master cylinder
6. Brake master cylinder
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Cannot be repaired. If faulty, replace as complete unit
7. Self-locking nut
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20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
8. Heat shield
9. Self-locking nut
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20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
10. Seal
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Always replace