This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Electronic parking brake→ Parking
→ Information on the brakes→ Brake support systems
→ Switching TCS or TCS with ESC on and off→ Brake fluid
The brake support systems are the anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake assist system (BAS), the electronic differential lock (EDS), the traction control system (TCS) and the electronic stabilisation programme (ESC).
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and serious injuries.WARNING
Incorrect parking can cause serious injuries.NOTICE
Removing and installing ESP sensor unit -G419-
The lateral acceleration sender -G200-, the yaw rate sender
-G202- and the longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- are
installed together with the control unit for electromechanical
parking brake -J540- in the ABS control unit -J104-.
Th ...
Removing and installing brake pedal
It is not possible to remove the brake pedal separately.
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To be able to remove it, pedal cluster/mounting bracket
needs to be removed first
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Note
Removing brake pedal wi ...
Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit, LHD vehicles,
four-wheel drive, diesel engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-
Sealing plugs, assemb ...