Vehicles before change point in 1982 CHECKING SERVICE BRAKE WITH HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE TESTS High Pressure Leak Test: Remove and install front wheel - 36 10 300. Make test on both brake circuits. Unscrew vent plug of 1st brake circuit (A). Connect tester and bleed. 2nd brake circuit (B). 36 10 300 | |
Build up pressure¹) in brake system by pumping brake pedal and hold brake pedal down with a pedal prop. After 1 minute pressure must not drop by more than 10%. Carry out same test on 2nd brake circuit (B). Important: High pressure test must be performed once while engine is not running and once with engine running. ¹) See Specifications | |
Low Pressure Test: Make test on both brake circuits. Shorten pedal prop until testing pressure in brake system is 2 to 5 bar (30 to 70 psi). Car and tester must stand still, since any movement would cause incorrect readings. Pressure must remain constant during testing time of 5 minutes. Check all rubber parts, if pressure drops seriously. Bleed caliper after completion of testing. | |
Vehicles after change point in 1982 CHECKING SERVICE BRAKE WITH HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE TESTS High Pressure Leak Test: High Pressure Leak Test: Discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal about 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action with engine stopped. Check both brake circuits. 1. Front right and rear left brake circuit. 2. Front left and rear right brake circuit. Unscrew bleeder screw of 2nd brake circuit. Connect pressure tester and bleed. | |
Apply a force* on brake pedal. This should cause hydr. line pressure of service brakes to show pressure value*. Pressure must not have dropped by more then 8% after 2 minutes. Repeat test on 1st brake circuit. Caution! Engine must be stopped for high pressure leak tests. * See Specifications | |
Low Pressure Test: Check both brake circuits. Release pedal prop that brake system has test pressure of 2 to 5 bar (28 to 71 psi). Car and tester must remain motionless. Motion could cause incorrect readings. Pressure should remain constant during 5 minute test. Check all rubber parts, if pressure drops considerably. Bleed brake calipers after finishing test. |