General information about the brake system The hydraulic foot brake system of the VW T4 consists of a brake master cylinder, a brake booster and front and rear wheel brakes. The handbrake acts through a cable on the brake...
Brake system technical data Execution 14 inch wheels 15 inch wheels 15 inch wheels Front wheel brakes floating brace floating frame floating brace Brake piston, mm 54 54 54 Brake disc, mm 260 280 282 Brake...
Brake pads front disc brakes (14 inch wheels) Front wheel brake (wheels 14 inches) 1. Screw, 160 Nm; 2. Brake support; 3. Brake pads with lining; 4. Protective cap; 5. Guide pins; 6. Screw, 35 Nm; 7. Brake housing (saddles);...
Eliminate squeaky disc brakes 1. Remove brake pads. 2. Clean the brake pads and the brake mechanism with a soft metal brush or a rag soaked in gasoline. Attention! Do not inhale brake dust! 3. Apply paste...
Checking the thickness of the brake discs 1. Loosen wheel bolts. The car is on wheels. 2. Mark the position of the disc relative to the hub with paint in order to set the balanced wheel to its original position. 3. Place...
Brake drum — removal and installation Removing 1. Loosen wheel bolts. The car is on wheels. 2. Mark the position of the disc relative to the wheel hub with paint so that the balanced wheel is then set to its original...
Brake pads — removal and installation The drum brakes on the rear wheels are automatically adjusted. In this case, the pressure rod changes its position under the action of the adjusting device and always ensures a...
Basic rear wheel brake adjustment The basic adjustment of the rear wheel brake is made with the brake drum removed. The brake pads can only be adjusted with the brake drum removed. 1. The handbrake lever in the...
Handbrake adjustment Hand brake 1. The upper part of the skin; 2. The lower part of the skin; 3. Handle; 4. Lock release button; 5. Pressure spring; 6. Spring sleeve; 7. Locking rod; 8. Stopper; 9....
Brake fluid Care must be taken when handling brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck it up by mouth through a hose. Store brake fluid in containers from which, even by accident, it...
Bleeding air from the brake system After each repair of the brakes, in which the system was opened, air could enter the pipelines. In these cases, air must be bled from the system. The presence of air in the system...
Brake Fluid Replacement Air release valve opening sequence Amount of brake fluid, cm W rear right 500 rear left 500 front right 500 front left 500 Change brake fluid every 2 years. In this case, the...
Working brake cylinder — removal and installation Working brake cylinder 1. Protective cap; 2. Cuff; 3. Dust cap; 4. Air release valve; 5. Spring; 6. Wheel brake cylinder body; 7. Piston Removing 1. Remove brake drum (see...
Brake pipeline and brake hose In the brake system, the connection between the master brake cylinder and the wheel brakes is provided by brake hoses and pipes. Brake hoses provide a flexible connection between...
Brake force regulator It is necessary to check the operation of the brake force regulator if it is necessary to apply a lot of force to the brake pedal to brake. Examination 1. Vigorously depress the...
Stoplight switch Brake pedal with support and brake light switch 1. Brake pedal; 2. Stoplight switch The brake light switch is located on the brake pedal support. To check the brake light switch,...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) As a special equipment, the VW T4 has the BOSCH anti-lock braking system (ABS). Additional installation of ABS is not possible. ABS prevents the wheels from locking during heavy...
Brake fault diagnosis Cause Elimination Method Too much idling brake pedal One brake circuit failed Check the tightness of the brake circuits The brake pedal is depressed far and springy Air in the...