Frequency of maintenance of the brake system (VW Golf 2)

1. Every week it is necessary to check the brake fluid level. Fluid reservoir 1 is translucent, and the level should be between the "Min" and "Max" signs located on the wall of the reservoir. If necessary, the fluid level must be replenished. During operation, due to wear of the friction linings of the brake shoes and the associated extension of the brake pistons, the level may decrease slightly. However, this is not a signal to top up the fluid. In the event of a large deficiency, it is necessary to immediately find and eliminate the cause of the fluid leak.

2. Every six months it is necessary:

a) Check the correct operation of the liquid level signaling system in the tank. This is done by unscrewing and removing the tank plug 5 with the sensor 6. The sensor must be placed on a clean material so that the float is lowered.

Caution: Brake fluid corrodes varnish. If necessary, wipe off any fluid stains with a damp cloth. The electrical wire clamp should be installed on the end of the plug. The control lamp on the instrument panel should light up. After tightening the plug, the lamp should go out when the fluid level is normal.

Caution: When cutting the fluid level sensor, the handbrake lever must be lowered and the key turned to the ignition on position. It is necessary to prevent the car from rolling away (if it is at an angle), put wedges under the wheels.

b) After checking the operation of the fluid level sensor, it is also necessary to check when turning on the ignition whether the handbrake tightening signal is working. Sitting in the car, it is necessary to tighten the handbrake. After lifting the lever up, the light should light up, and after lowering it, it should go out.



c) Check the efficiency of the handbrake.

After removing the wedges from under the wheels, start the engine and tighten the handbrake. It should be impossible to move off in first gear at low speed. Otherwise, check whether the lever is tightened to the stop. Then try to move off again. If you managed to tighten the lever to the sixth tooth, you need to adjust the length of the handbrake cables.

3. Every 15,000 km or every 12 months it is necessary:

a) Check the condition of the pipes and hydraulic connections. If leaks, cracks, abrasions, traces of corrosion are found on the brake pipes, the damaged pipes must be replaced.

Please note: All flexible hoses, regardless of condition, must be replaced after five years.

b) Check that all brackets holding the pipes are securely fastened. Loosening of the brackets causes the pipes to vibrate, causing them to crack.

c) Check the condition of the brake shoe linings. If their thickness is less than or slightly greater than the minimum thickness (7 mm) (together with the metal part), specified in the technical data, the pads must be replaced. Please note that with every 1000 km the thickness of the pads decreases by approximately 0.5 mm.

d) Check the operation of the servo. To do this, press the brake pedal several times until the low pressure on both sides of the diaphragm disappears. Press the brake pedal with a little force until the first resistance. Hold the pedal in this position and start the engine. If the hydraulic vacuum booster is in good condition, the pedal should drop minimally after starting the engine. Achieving similar braking efficiency with a damaged servo requires the driver to apply significantly more force, so the damaged servo must be replaced.


4. Every five years, the brake fluid in the entire system must be replaced.

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