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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 

Require repair or replacement. 

Anchor pin broken 

Require replacement. 

Anchor pin worn, affecting structural integrity 

Require replacement. 

Backing plate bent 

Require repair or replacement. 

Backing plate broken 

Require replacement. 

Backing plate cracked 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded, affecting structural integrity 

Require replacement. 

Loose 

Require repair or replacement. 

Missing 

Require replacement. 

Shoe lands worn 

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 

Suggest flushing and refilling with 

correct fluid. 

Brake fluid type incorrect 

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 

Suggest flushing and refilling with 

correct fluid. 

Rubber master cylinder cover gasket 

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 

Require repair or replacement. 

Broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Pedal pad missing 

Require replacement of pedal pad. 

Pedal pad worn 

Suggest replacement. 

Pivot bushings worn, affecting 
performance 

Require replacement of pivot 

bushings. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Broken 

Require replacement. 

Distorted 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

Require replacement. 

Surfaces rust-pitted 

Suggest replacement. 

Worn, affecting performance 

Require replacement. 

 

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BULB SOCKETS 

Bulb Sockets 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Bent 

Require replacement. 

Broken 

Require replacement. 

Connector broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

Require replacement. See note below. 

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

Connector missing 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

Require replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

Require adjustment or replacement. 

Output signal incorrect 

Require replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Threads damaged 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

Require replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Bulb seized in socket 

Require repair or replacement. 

Burned, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

BULBS AND LEDS 

Bulbs and LEDs 

Burned, not affecting performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

Connector broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector missing 

Require replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

Corroded, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded, not affecting performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Leaking 

Require repair or replacement. 

Melted 

Require replacement. See note below. 

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

Shorted 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

Terminal burned, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, affecting 
performance 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal corroded, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal loose, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

NOTE:

Does not include soldered-in components. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Application incorrect 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Application incorrect includes wrong bulb coating or color. 

Base burned, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

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

Base burned, not affecting performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

 

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