VW Golf Mk7 manualsGolf Mk7 / manual

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Without roller dynamometer for four-wheel drive vehicles

Note: if no contra-rotating rig is available for a 4MOTION Volkswagen Golf Mk7, this page gives the alternative test method using a standard single-axle roller dynamometer.

  Note
If no test rig is available for four-wheel drive vehicles, the brake test can also be carried out on a standard single-axle roller dynamometer as follows:
–  Drive vehicle forwards onto the rollers.
–  Switch engine off and wait for 2 seconds.
–  Carry out front brake test.
–  Start engine and wait for approx. 5 seconds until sufficient vacuum has been built up.
–  Drive vehicle forwards until rear wheels are positioned on rollers.
–  Switch engine off and wait for 2 seconds.
–  Carry out rear brake test.
–  Start engine and wait for approx. 5 seconds until sufficient vacuum has been built up.

    Questions & answers

    Without roller dynamometer for four-wheel drive vehicles — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I test Golf Mk7 4WD brakes without a dynamometer?
    Perform a controlled road test on a dry, level surface at specified speeds. Measure stopping distances and compare with the specification.
    On a regulated roller dynamometer with contra-rotating rollers for four-wheel drive vehicles
      Note The brake test must be performed on a controlled contra-rotating single-axle roller dynamometer for four-wheel drive vehicles. ...

    Checking electromechanical parking brake, vehicles with front-wheel drive
    Activate »TЬV mode«: Seat belt is fitted Rear axle on single-axle roller dynamometer Ign ...

    Other materials: