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Brake test

3.1 General

  • The drive is provided by the roller dynamometer.
  • For the test ensure for vehicles with a manual gearbox that the gear lever is in neutral, and for vehicles with an automatic gearbox that the selector lever is in »N«.
  • For test, observe specifications provided by manufacturer of roller dynamometer.

3.2 Test for vehicles with front-wheel drive

The brake test must be performed on a single-axle roller dynamometer.

The maximum test speed must not exceed 6 km/h.

The test rigs authorised by Volkswagen fulfil these requirements.