GF42.31-P-3000A | BAS function in normal operation | 18.3.08 |
MODEL 129, 140 as of 1.12.96,
210 as of 1.2.97,
170, 202 as of 1.6.97,
168 up to 28.2.01,
163, 208, 209, 215, 220
MODEL 203 up to Model Year 08 /Modification Year 07
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Brake application in normal operation
The BAS brake booster (A7/7) is supplied continuously via the vacuum line with intake manifold vacuum or pump vacuum on diesel models. If the brake is not actuated, equal vacuum exists on both sides of the diaphragms. The compression spring holds the diaphragm disks in their starting positions.
On brake application, outside air is fed to the back of the diaphragms via a duct. A pressure difference that increases with the braking is created between the front and rear chambers of the booster and the resulting force acts in the direction of the master brake cylinder and supplements foot pressure.
Illustration shows partial braking
a Atmospheric pressure
b Reduced vacuum
c Vacuum