Brake system of car Volkswagen Passat B5

Specifications of the brake system
Disc brakes Front Front Rear Engine Up to 80 kW (109 hp.) From 81 kW (110 hp.) All models Manufacturer Lucas Teves Lucas brake pad thickness 14 mm 14 mm 11 mm Minimum allowable...

The device and operation of the brake system
Brake system diagram 1 - ASR switch, 2 - brake light switch, 3 - rear left wheel speed sensor, 4 - rear right wheel speed sensor, 5 - right front wheel speed sensor, 6 - left...

ABS/EBV/EDS/ASR/ESP systems
ABS. Anti-Lock Braking System Braking efficiency is greatest when the grip of the tire with the road surface is maximum. During braking, the tire slides over the surface, and the...

Checking the vacuum brake booster
The vacuum brake booster reduces the force on the brake pedal, thereby making driving easier. The operation of the vacuum brake booster is based on the use of vacuum in the intake...

Replacing the front brake pads
Removing 1. Loosen the front wheel mounting bolts, then raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the wheel. Warning: Be sure...

Replacing the front brake pads on a Lucas caliper
The subsection provides information on replacing the front brake pads on a Lucas caliper installed on cars with a power of up to 80 kW (109 hp.). Lucas front brake 1 - brake hose,...

Replacing the rear brake pads
Rear brake caliper 1 - self-locking bolt, 30 Nm, 2 - brake pads, 3 - bolt 95, Nm, 4 - caliper holder with guide pins and protective covers, 5 - bolt 95, Nm, 6 - brake disc, 7 -...

Checking the brake disc
Place of measurement (arrows) brake disc thickness Warning: During the operation of the brake pads, it forms brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health....

Removal and installation of a brake disk
Removing 1. Loosen the wheel bolts, then lift the appropriate part of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the corresponding wheel. 2. To reduce the loss of brake fluid,...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
Warning: The brake fluid used in the hydraulic brake system is poisonous, so if it comes into contact with the skin, immediately wash the area with plenty of water. If the liquid...

Brake lines and hoses
Brake pipes are used to transfer brake fluid from the master brake cylinder to the wheel brake cylinders. Connections of tubes with brake cylinders and distributing devices are...

Brake Hose Replacement
Warning: Brake hoses must not come into contact with oil or fuel. Also, do not cover the brake hoses with varnish or other protective compounds. Removing 1. Loosen the front wheel...

Stoplight switch
Stoplight switch location 1 - brake light switch, 2 - locknut M12x1.5, 3 - brake pedal, A = 0.1–0.5 mm Removing 1. Remove the carpet in the driver's footwell. 2. Disconnect the...

Hand brake lever
Elements of fastening of the lever of a manual brake 1 - hand brake lever, 2 - nut, 25 Nm, 3 - compensator, 4 - hand brake cables, 5 - decorative trim of the hand brake lever...

Handbrake adjustment
Hand brake cable 1 - adjusting nut, 2 - handbrake cable sheath, 3 - handbrake cable sheath, 4 - latch Clutch cable handbrake 1 - adjusting clutch, 5 - color sealing ring Warning:...

Handbrake cable for front wheel drive vehicles
Exhaust heat shield location 1 - front section of the heat shield, 2 - the main section of the heat shield. The arrows show the location of the nuts securing the main section of...

Handbrake cable for four-wheel drive vehicles
The location of the muffler, which must be removed before removing the handbrake cables on all-wheel drive models The location of the heat shield fastening nuts on all-wheel drive...

The main malfunctions of the brakes
Warning: Check front wheel alignment, tire condition, and tire pressure before diagnosing brake problems. If there are malfunctions in the anti-lock braking system of the brakes,...

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