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For EuroVan, several different brake versions are used by Volkswagen. Brake systems are differentiated by "M" number located on vehicle data plate. Vehicle data plate is located on left "A" pillar, next to central electronics, (on vehicles with knee padding, vehicle data plate is located under central electric cover. See Fig 1 . To identify brake systems, see EUROVAN BRAKE SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION  table. For visual identification of brake systems, see Fig 2 -Fig 6 .

EUROVAN BRAKE SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION(1)

"M" Number Brake System
1LU With 15" Wheels (2) FN3
1LP With 15" Wheels (2) C54
1LE With 15" Wheels (3) RC54
1LB With 16" Wheels (2) FN3 Or FNR
(1) Identify brake version ("M" number) by reading number on vehicle data plate. Data plate is located on left "A" pillar, next to central electronics. See Fig 1 .
(2) Equipped with Lucas fist caliper.
(3) Equipped with Lucas frame caliper.
Fig 1: Locating & Reading Vehicle Data Plate (EuroVan)
G00210825Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying 15" C54 Fist Caliper
G00304175Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Fig 3: Identifying 15" RC54 Frame Caliper
G00304179Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Fig 4: Identifying 15" FN3 Fist Caliper
G00304183Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Fig 5: Identifying 16" FN3 Fist Caliper
G00304187Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
Fig 6: Identifying 16" FNR Fist Caliper
G00304191Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.