Brake system of car Volkswagen Passat B5

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

The structure and operation of the braking 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 tire's grip on the road surface is at its maximum. During braking, the tire slides along the surface, and the...

Checking the brake booster
The brake booster reduces the force on the brake pedal, making it easier to control the car. The brake booster operates by using the vacuum in the intake manifold. If the brake...

Replacing the front brake pads
Removal 1. Loosen the front wheel mounting bolts, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the wheel. Warning: Always replace...

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

Replacing 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
Measurement point (arrows) of brake disc thickness Warning: When brake pads are in operation, they produce brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health....

Removal and installation the brake disc
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts, then lift the relevant part of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the relevant wheel. 2. To reduce brake fluid loss, remove...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
Warning: The brake fluid used in the hydraulic brake system is poisonous, so if it gets on your skin, rinse the area immediately with plenty of water. If the fluid gets into your...

Brake lines and hoses
Brake pipes are used to transfer brake fluid from the master brake cylinder to the wheel brake cylinders. The pipes are connected to the brake cylinders and distributors using...

Replacing the brake hose
Warning: Brake hoses must not come into contact with oil or fuel. Also, brake hoses must not be coated with varnish or other protective compounds. Removal 1. Loosen the front...

Brake light switch
Location of the brake light switch 1 - brake light switch, 2 - lock nut M12x1.5, 3 - brake pedal, A = 0.1–0.5 mm Removal 1. Remove the carpet in the driver's footwell. 2....

Handbrake lever
Handbrake lever fastening elements 1 - handbrake lever, 2 - nut, 25 Nm, 3 - compensator, 4 - handbrake cables, 5 - decorative trim for handbrake lever Removal 1. Remove the rear...

Adjusting the handbrake
Handbrake cable 1 - adjusting nut, 2 - handbrake cable casing, 3 - handbrake cable casing, 4 - retainer Handbrake cable coupling 1 - adjusting coupling, 5 - Colored O-ring...

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

Handbrake cable for all-wheel drive vehicles
Location of the muffler which must be removed before removing the handbrake cables on 4WD models Location of heat shield mounting nuts on 4WD models Removal Warning: The...

Main brake faults
Warning: Before determining faults in the brake system, check the front wheel alignment, tire condition and tire pressure. If there are faults in the anti-lock brake system, the...

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