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Brake Pressure Regulator: Vanagon

  1. Raise vehicle and support securely. Attach Pressure Gauges (US 1016) to left front brake caliper and right rear wheel cylinder. Bleed pressure gauge and hoses through valve on gauges.
  2. Pump brakes several times. Remove pressure regulator from studs, leaving brake lines connected. Press on brake pedal until reading on both gauges is 725 psi (50 Bar).
  3. Maintain pressure on pedal while tilting regulator forward. Stop tilting regulator at point where straight line between 2 mounting studs on body forms 30° angle with straight line between 2 mounting holes on regulator. Be careful not to kink brake lines when tilting regulator.
  4. Increase pressure on brake pedal until reading on front gauge is 1450 psi (100 Bar). Reading on rear pressure gauge must be 798-943 psi (55-65 Bar). If reading is not within specified range, replace pressure regulator. Disconnect gauges and bleed brakes.