Brakes Inspection, Electromechanical Parking Brake

Brakes Inspection, Electromechanical Parking Brake

Test Sequence:

- Drive the vehicle with the rear wheel on the test rollers

Do not Switch off the Ignition

- As soon as the rollers reach a speed between 3 km/h and 9 km/h, "TUV mode" is activated.

"Parking brake in diagnostic mode" appears in the instrument cluster when TUV mode is activated.

The "parking brake" display in the instrument cluster will start to blink

The EPB Functions as Follows:

The brakes do not close once, but rather close a bit each time the button is pressed.

The tension is sufficient for measuring after a few steps.

Pay attention the display in the brake test stand.

One press on the button releases the brakes again.

Prerequisite for "TUV Mode":

- Ignition on

- Front wheels, speed greater = 0 km/h

- Rear wheels, speed min. = 3, max. 9 km/h.

"Parking brake in diagnostic mode" appears in the instrument cluster when TUV mode is activated.

The "parking brake" display in the instrument cluster will start to blink

A brake test stand with a regulated wheel set must be used on vehicles with all wheel drive.