Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Hydraulic system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system (hybrid) / Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo / Hydraulic system

General notes on brake fluid

Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).

Note

Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should therefore always be stored in air-tight containers.

Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.

Changing brake fluid

Work instructions

Unbolt relevant brake line at brake caliper or wheel brake cylinder; catch escaping brake fluid and dispose of this as per regulations. &nb ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Wheel runout compensation
If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible to adjust toe-in correctly! The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be compensated for. Otherwise, the result of the measurement will be incorrect. ...

Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system, RHD vehicles
1 - Immobiliser reader coil -D2- Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - Control unit for electronic steering column lock -J764- Removing and installing → Running gear, axles, steering ...

Assembly overview - radiator and radiator fan
1 - Radiator Removing and installing → Chapter Change coolant after renewing. 2 - Coolant hose Pull out retaining clip to remove. Connecting → Fig. ...