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34 00 009 Checking brakes on test stand

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: The corresponding system must be deactivated on vehicles equipped with DSC.
The DSC indicator and warning light in the dashboard must light up!

The brakes must be at normal operating temperature. To do so, gently warm up the brake discs and brake drums while dry by braking the vehicle several times.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Test Stand
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IMPORTANT: Only brake test stands with test speeds of 2.5-6 km/h may be used.
Maximum brake bedding-in time 2 min.
You must observe the regulation 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.