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Brakes and Traction Control: Specifications

Leak test with engine stopped: if applicable discharge vacuum reservoir by operating brake pedal firmly about 10 times.
Approx. force on pedal 500 N
equals approx. line prussure 36 bar
Max. pressure drop within 2 min. 8%