Danger | Risk of death caused by limbs being caught or crushed by rotating parts when performing tests on the brake test stand | Never leave the vehicle unattended on the rollers except in an emergency. Ensure that no one is under the vehicle or near rotating parts during testing. In case of emergency, use the EMERGENCY OFF switch to shut down test stand. | |
Notes on the evaluating and interpreting brake tests on test stands | |||
General information on malfunctions in the brake system | |||
General brake test | |||
1 | Check braking characteristics of service brake and parking brake when driving | Only applies for countries without a specified brake test on the roller brake test stand. | |
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Brake test on roller brake test stand | |||
2 | Activate "Dynamometer test" menu in workshop menu on instrument cluster control unit | ||
3 | Move vehicle with front axle into roller brake test stand | ||
| 000 588 05 21 00 Roller brake test stand | Car brake test stand | |
| 000 588 06 21 00 Roller brake test stand | Commercial vehicle brake test stand | |
The transmission must be in the idle position during the test. | |||
4 | Measure deceleration values of front service brake | | |
Carry out test with engine running so that maximum vacuum is available. | |||
If deviations are present | |||
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Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order. | |||
5 | Move vehicle with rear axle into roller brake test stand | ||
| 000 588 05 21 00 Roller brake test stand | Car brake test stand | |
| 000 588 06 21 00 Roller brake test stand | Commercial vehicle brake test stand | |
The transmission must be in the idle position during the test. | |||
6 | Measure deceleration values of rear service brake | | |
Carry out test with engine running so that maximum vacuum is available. | |||
If deviations are present | |||
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Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order. | |||
7 | Measure deceleration values for mechanical parking brake | | |
Operate parking brake uniformly. Document maximum values before wheels lock up. | |||
If deviations are present | |||
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Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order. | |||
8 | Drive the vehicle off the roller brake test stand | ||
9 | Deactivate "Dynamometer test" menu in workshop menu on instrument cluster control unit | ||
10 | Enter deceleration values of the service brake and parking brake in the maintenance sheet |