34 00 Testing and bleeding brakes E90
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TESTING AND BLEEDING BRAKES SPECIFICATION
| Brake fluid: refer to Operating Fluids | ||
| Leak test with engine stopped: if applicable discharge vacuum reservoir by operating brake pedal firmly about 10 times | ||
| Approx. force on pedal | approx. N | 500 |
| equals approx. line pressure | approx. bar | 34 |
| Max. pressure drop within 2 min. | % | 8 |
| Brake booster function test (with engine running) |
70 - 100 | |
| Approx. force on pedal | approx. N | 200 |
| Line pressure | bar |