High-Pressure Test

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION High-Pressure Test
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NOTE: Perform test on both brake circuits, front and rear.
  1. Unscrew vent plug, connect pressure tester and vent. See Figure.
  2. Load brake pedal with a force of approximately 112 lbs. (500 N), and block pedal with pedal support.
  3. After 2 minutes, pressure must not drop by more than 8 percent.
  4. Perform low-pressure test. See LOW-PRESSURE TEST .
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