Welcome to the TELMA Technical Website FAQ section, we have listed some of the most commonly asked questions with there respective answers. This FAQ section will be updated frequently so check back often . Feel free to email us ( webmaster@valeo.com ) if you would like to add to this section or have a question that isn't answered below.  
 

 

     
 

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q) What is causing one "STAGE" to stay on ?
A) If there isn't a 12 Volt + signal on the input side of the control box, then the control box is faulty.

Q) What is the Air Gap supposed to be on a retarder ?
A)  The proper air gap depends on the model of the retarder a Focal DK model is between .054-.064 thousandths of a inch and .041-.053 for a AXIAL (AC82-45) series.

Q) How can I identify the type and serial number of my retarder ?
A) Both the AC and FOCAL retarders have the model numbers and serial numbers etched on the stator frame. It will appear on the bottom for a AC series and top for the FOCAL series. Click Here for:  FOCAL ID PICTURE , AC PICTURE ID

Q) Why doesn't the TELMA work since the ABS light has come on ?
A)  The TELMA is designed in such a fashion as to not allow operation whenever a ABS Event is sensed.

Q) Why can't I find the grease tube on the TELMA ?
A) All the newer TELMA brakes since 1998 have a greaseless permanently sealed bearing construction.

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