34 00 009 Checking brakes on test stand

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check tires for damage
Check tire treads
Check tire pressure

Fig 1: Identifying Brakes Test Stand

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In the case of vehicles with DSC, the system must be deactivated with the switch. The DSC telltale and warning light must light up in the instrument cluster! The brakes must be at normal operating temperature. For this purpose, gently warm up the brake disks/drums while dry by braking the vehicle several times.

IMPORTANT: Only brake test stands (dynamic analyzers) with test speeds of 2.5-6 km/h may be used. You must follow without fail the guidelines contained in the operating instructions of the relevant test stand manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle and the system and also personal injury.