Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Brake test
| The drive is provided by the test rig. |
| For the test, ensure for vehicles with a manual gearbox that
the gear lever is in neutral, and for vehicles with an automatic
gearbox that the selector lever is in »N«. |
| When conducting the test, observe the specifications
provided by the manufacturer of the test rig. |
 Note
| The brake regulation systems do not function when ignition
is off. |
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| Checking vehicles with front-wheel drive |
| The brake test must be carried out on a single-axle roller
dynamometer. |
| The maximum test speed must not exceed 6 km/h. |
| The test rigs authorised by Volkswagen fulfil these
requirements. |
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| Checking electromechanical parking
brake, vehicles with front-wheel drive |
| Rear axle on single-axle roller dynamometer |
| Ignition remains switched on |
| Auto-hold is switched off |
| Front wheels must be stationary |
| Rear wheels must rotate for at least 5 seconds at a constant
speed between 2.5 and 9 km/h. |
| When entering »TЬV mode«, the
yellow electric parking brake and handbrake fault warning lamp
-K214- will light up. |
Note
| In »TЬV mode«, the
electromechanical parking brake does not close fully when the
button is first pressed. |
| The tension is increased gradually by actuating the
electromechanical parking brake button -E538- 4 times in
succession. |
| Actuating the electromechanical parking brake button -E538-
a fifth time releases the electromechanical parking brake. |
| Front wheels, speed over 0 km/h |
| Rear wheels, speed lower than 2.5 km/h or over 9 km/h |
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Rear brakes FNc-M38 (15”):
Item
PR No.
1KE / 1KV
1
Brake caliper
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Other materials:
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The vehicle is being held by the electronic parking
brake.
Switch off the Auto Hold function if necessary .
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Removing and installing front side airbag with side airbag igniter
-N199-/-N200-
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter.
Observe the additional safety regu ...
Infrared heater -VAS 6873
Designation:
Infrared heater -VAS 6873-
Product description:
Short-wave infrared heater is used for quick drying of
putty, filler, undercoat, top coat and clear coat for minor
repairs.
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