1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet

  • 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:B
  • 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1780, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:C

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Kelsey-Hayes Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Front -> CALIPER SERVICE -> OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS

OVERHAUL

Refer to "Girling & Girling/ATE Singl... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Girling Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Rear -> ADJUSTMENTS -> CORRADO & PASSAT -> EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT -> PARKING BRAKE
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS

PARKING BRAKE

CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Ensure parking brake lever is in OFF position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off their stops. Maximum permissible distance from stop is.059 inch.
  • Apply and release parking brake and ensure that both wheels rotate freely.
EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Release parking brake handle and ensure that levers on calipers return to stop.
  • Loosen cab...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> Girling Single Piston w/Dual Mounting Bolts, Rear -> ADJUSTMENTS -> CORRADO & PASSAT -> EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT -> PARKING BRAKE
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS

PARKING BRAKE

CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Ensure parking brake lever is in OFF position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off their stops. Maximum permissible distance from stop is.059 inch.
  • Apply and release parking brake and ensure that both wheels rotate freely.
EXCEPT CORRADO & PASSAT
  • Release parking brake handle and ensure that levers on calipers return to stop.
  • Loosen cab...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> ABS Electrical Testing -> CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Erasing Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL) -> Reading Fault Memory using VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester -> VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS

EXCEPT CORRADO w/ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (EDL)

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If problems occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities, solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally, or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 diagnostic tester connected.

  • Ensure fuses S16, S53 and S54 are in satisfactory condition, turn i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRUM BRAKES -> Type 1 -> ADJUSTMENTS -> EXCEPT GOLF, GTI & JETTA MODELS -> GOLF, GTI & JETTA MODELS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8 L4 GAS

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

EXCEPT GOLF, GTI & JETTA MODELS
  • On Fox models, remove heat deflector plate.
  • On all models, apply brake pedal firmly once, then pull parking brake lever to second tooth.
  • Tighten adjusting nuts until neither rear wheel can be turned by hand.
  • Release parking brake and ensure that wheels rotate fre...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -> BRAKE BLEEDING -> Except Fox -> Fox -> Front -> MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> MODELS w/ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> Rear
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8 L4 GAS

MODELS LESS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Fox

To bleed brake system, use bottle with a transparent hose attached so that brake fluid can be checked for air bubbles.

  • Ensure that engine is Off, then disconnect vacuum hose/check valve from brake booster.
  • Push lever on brake pressure regulator in direction of rear axle.
  • On all models, bleed brakes in following sequence:
    • Right rear wheel cylinder, left rear wheel cylinder, right front caliper, then left front caliper.
    • After bleeding, fill reservoir to maximum mark.
  • Reconnect vacuum hose/check valve to brake booster.
Except Fox

To bleed brake system, use bot...

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