1996 Volkswagen Golf BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENTS

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Filed Under (volkswagen) by admin on 30-06-2011

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BRAKE PRESSURE REGULATOR NOTE: CAUTION: DO NOT adjust pressure regulator with brake pedal depressed. 1) Ensure fuel tank is full and spare tire is in trunk. Raise and support vehicle. Attach Pressure Gauges (VAG 1310) to left front brake caliper and right rear brake caliper/cylinder. Bleed pressure gauge and hoses through valve on gauges. 2) Lower vehicle and bounce rear of vehicle several times. Press on brake pedal until front brake pressure gauge reading equals pressure listed in 1st Reading column of BRAKE PRESSURES table. Hold brake pressure. Rear brake pressure gauge reading should be within specification in 1st Reading column of BRAKE PRESSURES table. 3) Release brake pedal. Press on brake pedal until front brake pressure gauge reading equals pressure listed in 2nd Reading column of BRAKE PRESSURES table. Hold brake pressure. Rear brake pressure gauge reading should be within specification in 2nd Reading column of BRAKE PRESSURES table. 4) Adjust spring tension on brake pressure regulator if rear brake pressure for 1st and/or 2nd reading is not within specification. Decreasing spring tension will reduce system pressure. Increasing spring tension will increase system pressure. Recheck regulator pressures and re-adjust regulator as needed. BRAKE PRESSURES TABLE1st Reading 2nd Reading Application psi (Bar) psi (Bar) Front Gauge Rear Gauge Brake pressure regulator is mounted on a bracket near rear trailing arm. See Fig. 1. ………. 725 (50) ………….

2003 Jaguar X-Type REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER Removal Installation

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Filed Under (Jaguar) by admin on 23-11-2010

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Removal 1. Open engine compartment hood and fit paint protection covers to fenders. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. 2. Release the tension on the parking brake cable by moving the parking brake caliper lever away from the cable end. Remove cable from parking brake cable lever. See Fig. 32 . 3. Remove the parking brake cable from the rear brake caliper. On vehicles with manually adjusted parking brakes, remove the retaining clip. See Fig. 33 . On vehicles with self-adjusting parking brakes, release the tabs on the parking brake cable housing. See Fig. 38 . NOTE: To prevent the loss of brake fluid, apply the brake pedal hold down tool and adjust to hold the brake pedal down 1.6″ (40 mm). Install a bleeder bottle to the bleed nipple and loosen the bleed nipple. 4. Remove union bolt from the rear brake caliper hose and discard sealing washers. See Fig. 61 . Remove brake hose from rear brake caliper. 5. Tighten the bleed nipple and remove the bleeder tube and bottle. Remove and discard the rear brake caliper retaining bolts. See Fig. 62 . Remove the caliper. 6. Clean and inspect all associated parts. Installation CAUTION: Retracting the caliper piston may cause the fluid reservoir to overflow. Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work with clean water. NOTE: The left rear brake caliper piston retracts counterclockwise and the right rear caliper piston retracts clockwise. 1. Using the Brake Caliper Piston Retractor Tool (206-080) and Crankshaft Pulley/Damper Remover (303- 588), fully retract the rear brake caliper piston into the caliper housing. See Fig. 64 . NOTE: Make sure the piston location mark is in the correct position so that the

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Parking Brake Actuator Removal

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Filed Under (Rover) by admin on 24-10-2010

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1. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, drive the parking brake to the ‘mounting position’. 2. Isolate the parking brake electrical circuit. Remove fuse number 8 from the BJB. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. 4. Remove the rear wheels and tires. 5. Release the parking brake shoe adjustment. Remove the plug from the access hole in the brake disc. Using a suitable tool, rotate the brake shoe adjuster to release the adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose. 6. Reposition the RH rear brake caliper. Remove the 2 bolts. Using a suitable tie strap, support the brake caliper. 7. Remove the RH rear brake disc. Remove the screw. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose. 8. Reposition the LH rear brake caliper. Remove the 2 bolts. Using a suitable tie strap, support the brake caliper. 9. Remove the LH rear brake disc. Remove the screw. 10. Disconnect both parking brake cables from the wheel hubs. Fully loosen the nut. Release the cable from the lower arm. Disconnect the inner cable from the brake shoe 11. Release the LH parking brake cable. Remove the 2 bolts. Release the 3 wiring harness clips. Release the cable from the clip on the chassis.

1997 Cadillac Catera Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Rear Suspension REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 25-08-2010

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Use the J 42066 and use a 1/2 inch breaker bar to counter hold the rear wheel hub. Important: DO NOT allow the drive shaft to hang freely. Suspend the drive shaft upward. 4. Remove the drive shaft bolts. 5. Remove the drive shaft from the rear wheel hub flange. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the brake pipe clip from the lower control arm. Remove the brake pipe from the lower control arm. Remove the rear brake caliper. Suspend the rear brake caliper. The brake system remains closed. 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Use the J 42066 and use a 1/2 inch breaker bar to counter hold the rear wheel hub. Important: DO NOT allow the drive shaft to hang freely. Suspend the drive shaft upward. 4. Remove the drive shaft bolts. 5. Remove the drive shaft from the rear wheel hub flange. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the brake pipe clip from the lower control arm. Remove the brake pipe from the lower control arm. Remove the rear brake caliper. Suspend the rear brake caliper. The brake system remains closed. 13. Attach the J 42094-2 and attach the J 42094-1 to the rear wheel hub flange to hold the rear wheel hub while removing the rear wheel hub nut. Use the drive shaft bolts if necessary.14. Remove the rear wheel hub nut. 15. Use the J 42094-10 as a spacer to attach the J 42094-4 to the J 42094-1 with the supplied three bolts.

2009 Cadillac CTS Upper Control Arm Replacement

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 03-08-2010

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Special Tools J 43631 Ball Joint Remover Removal Procedure Caution: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur. 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires\Vehicle Lifting\Service and Repair). 2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires\Service and Repair). Note: Remove the brake caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Relocate the assembly and support with mechanics wire. 3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control\Disc Brake System\Brake Caliper\Service and Repair\Removal and Replacement\Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement). 4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (See: Shock Absorber\Service and Repair). 5. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut (2) from the knuckle (1). 6. Using the J 43631 , remove the upper ball joint from the upper control arm.