Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo / Hydraulic system / Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

Note

Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described.

A pre-pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the ABS hydraulic unit -N55-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-

Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564-

Carry out the following work:

–	On vehicles with 15-inch rims, remove rear wheels.

Note

Adhere strictly to work sequence when bleeding brake system.

–	Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-.

–	Open bleeder valves in specified order and bleed brake calipers.

1 - Front left brake caliper

2 - Front right brake caliper

3 - Rear left brake caliper

4 - Rear right brake caliper

Note

Use suitable bleeder hose. It must sit tightly on bleed valve so that no air can enter brake system.

–	Leave bleeder valve of each brake caliper open with bleeder hose fitted until brake fluid discharges free of air bubbles.

Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

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