Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 86

Separating from backing 

B 

Require replacement. 

Shoe table or web bent 

B 

Require replacement. 

Shoe table or web cracked 

A 

Require replacement. 

Shoe table or web worn, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require replacement. 

Surface cracking 

No service suggested or required. Further 

inspection may be necessary to determine 

cause. 

Tapered wear 

B 

Suggest replacement See note below. 

NOTE: Some vehicles use pads that are tapered by design. Refer to specific vehicle 
application. If not normal, require replacement of pads and correction of cause. 

Thickness of one pad is greater 
than opposite pad in the same 
caliper (uneven wear) 

Replacement of friction material not suggested 

or required. Further inspection required. See 

Calipers and Caliper Hardware. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Uneven pad thickness is normal on some vehicles. Refer to specific vehicle 
applications. 

Wear indicator device (electronic) 
contacts rotor 

B 

Require replacement of appropriate parts. See 

caution below. 

CAUTION: The pad wear indicator light may come on due to other electrical problems. 

Wear indicator device 
(mechanical) bent 

Further inspection required. See note below. 

NOTE: Explain to the customer that the purpose of the wear indicator is to alert him or 
her to check for friction wear. Wear indicators may be bent or broken. Therefore, the 
friction material must be measured. The need for friction material replacement is 
determined based upon the conditions stated in this section. Periodic inspection is 
suggested. 

Wear indicator device 
(mechanical) broken 

Further inspection required. See note below. 

NOTE: Explain to the customer that the purpose of the wear indicator is to alert him or 
her to check for friction wear. Wear indicators may be bent or broken. Therefore, the 
friction material must be measured. The need for friction material replacement is 
determined based upon the conditions stated in this section. Periodic inspection is 
suggested. 

Wear indicator device 
(mechanical) contacts rotor 

Further inspection required. See note below. 

NOTE: Explain to the customer that the purpose of the wear indicator is to alert him or 
her to check for friction wear. Wear indicators may be bent or broken. Therefore, the 
friction material must be measured. The need for friction material replacement is 
determined based upon the conditions stated in this section. Periodic inspection is 
suggested. 

Worn close to minimum 
specifications 

1 

Suggest replacement. See note below. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

G SENSORS 

See Accelerometers.  

HOSES 

Hoses 

HYDRAULIC MODULATORS 

Hydraulic Modulators 

NOTE: When the part appears to be close to the end of its useful life, replacement may 
be suggested. 

Worn to, or below minimum 
specifications 

B 

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. 

Blistered 

B 

Require replacement. 

Fitting threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Fitting threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Incorrectly secured 

B 

Require repair. 

Inner fabric (webbing) cut 

B 

Require replacement. 

Leaking 

A 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Outer covering is cracked to the extent that inner 
fabric of hose is visible 

B 

Require replacement. 

Restricted 

A 

Require replacement. 

Routed incorrectly 

B 

Require repair. 

NOTE:

Many modulators can only be replaced as complete assemblies. Whenever 
possible, replace the failed component part. If replacement of the failed part is 
not possible, then replace the modulator assembly. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

HYDRO-BOOSTERS 

Hydro-boosters and hydro-electric boosters combined.  

Hydro-Boosters 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

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. 

Disabled 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Electrical failure 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

External leak 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Housing cracked 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Inoperative 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Internal leak 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Missing 

C 

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 

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. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Valve stuck 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Wire lead burned 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Wire lead conductors exposed 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Wire lead open 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Wire lead shorted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS

  

HYDRO-ELECTRIC BOOSTERS (POWERMASTER) 

See Hydro-Boosters.  

IGNITION DISABLE SWITCHES 

See Switches.  

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. 

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. 

Does not apply assist, or inadequate 
assist 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Leaking 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Leaks fluid at fitting 

B 

Require tightening or replacement. 

Leaks fluid at unit 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Leaks fluid from pressure hose(s) 

B 

Require replacement of hose(s). 

Leaks fluid into passenger compartment 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads damaged 

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. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards BRAKE SYSTEMS