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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 83

 

 

Backing Plates 

BRAKE FLUID 

DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 brake fluids are clear or light amber in color. DOT 5 brake fluid is violet in color. 
Correct fluid required for the brake system is stamped on the master cylinder cover.  

Brake Fluid 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Anchor pin bent 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Anchor pin broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Anchor pin worn, affecting structural integrity 

B 

Require replacement. 

Backing plate bent 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Backing plate broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Backing plate cracked 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded, affecting structural integrity 

A 

Require replacement. 

Loose 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Shoe lands worn 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

CAUTION: Most manufacturers prohibit the use of DOT 5 brake fluid in a system 

equipped with ABS. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Beyond service interval 

3 

Suggest flushing and refilling with 

correct fluid. 

Brake fluid type incorrect 

B 

Require flushing and refilling with 

correct fluid. See note below. 

NOTE: For example, DOT fluid lower than specified for the vehicle or silicone brake 
fluid (DOT 5 or 5.1) in an ABS system. 

Contaminated, for example, fluid other 
than brake fluid present 

A or B 

Require service. See note below. 

NOTE: If a fluid other than brake fluid is present in the brake system which DOES 
affect the rubber parts, the required service is to: 1) remove all components having 
rubber parts from the system, 2) flush lines with denatured alcohol or brake cleaner, 3) 
repair or replace all components having rubber parts, and 4) flush and fill with correct 
brake fluid. (Code A)  
NOTE: If a fluid other than brake fluid is present in the brake system which DOES NOT 
affect the rubber parts, the required service is to flush and fill with the correct brake 
fluid. (Code B) 

Hydraulic component overhaul or 
replacement 

3 

Suggest flushing and refilling with 

correct fluid. 

Rubber master cylinder cover gasket 

A 

Require replacement of gasket. See 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL 

See Friction Material.  

BRAKE PADS 

See Friction Material.  

BRAKE PEDALS 

Brake Pedals 

BRAKE SHOES 

See Fraction Material.  

BRAKE SHOE HARDWARE 

See also Self-Adjusting Systems.  

Brake Shoe Hardware 

BRAKE STOPLIGHT SWITCHES 

Brake Stoplight Switches 

distorted and gummy 

note below. 

NOTE: This condition may indicate contaminated brake fluid. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Bent, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Pedal pad missing 

C 

Require replacement of pedal pad. 

Pedal pad worn 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

Pivot bushings worn, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require replacement of pivot 

bushings. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Distorted 

A 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Surfaces rust-pitted 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

Worn, affecting performance 

A 

Require replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

BULB SOCKETS 

Bulb Sockets 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Bent 

B 

Require replacement. 

Broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

B 

Require adjustment or replacement. 

Output signal incorrect 

B 

Require replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Bulb seized in socket 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of socket. 

 

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BULBS AND LEDS 

Bulbs and LEDs 

Burned, not affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of socket. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Corroded, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded, not affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Melted 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part. 

Shorted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

NOTE:

Does not include soldered-in components. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Application incorrect 

B 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Application incorrect includes wrong bulb coating or color. 

Base burned, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Base burned, not affecting performance 

2 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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