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AS42.50-Z-0002-01A Risk of Accident When Commissioning



AS42.50-Z-0002-01A Risk Of Accident:





Risk of accident
After carrying out work in the hydraulic area of the brake system, accident may occur due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time.

Protective measures/code of conduct
- Once work on the hydraulic area of the brake system is finished and before commissioning the vehicle, operate the brake pedal several times until the pressure in the brake system is built up.
- If the pressure in the brake system is built up, the brake pedal must be held in this position for approx. 30 seconds, the pressure in the brake system should not reduce in the process.