Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Brake system

Without roller dynamometer for four-wheel drive vehicles

In this manual: Brake system
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Note If no test rig is available for four-wheel drive vehicles, the brake test can also be carried out on a standard single-axle roller dynamometer as follows:
  • Drive vehicle forwards onto the rollers.
  • Switch engine off and wait for 2 seconds.
  • Carry out front brake test.
  • Start engine and wait for approx. 5 seconds until sufficient vacuum has been built up.
  • Drive vehicle forwards until rear wheels are positioned on rollers.
  • Switch engine off and wait for 2 seconds.
  • Carry out rear brake test.
  • Start engine and wait for approx. 5 seconds until sufficient vacuum has been built up.

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