Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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

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

Note Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described. A pre-pressure of 2 ...

Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), rear axle
Special tools and workshop equipment required Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Tensioning strap -T10038- Support -T10149- Caution All bolts on run ...

Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, without headlight washer system
1 - Right spray jet Versions with right washer jet heater element -Z21- Removing and installing → Chapter Adjusting → Chapter 2 - Left spray jet Ver ...

General description
Battery charger - VAS 5906- WARNING Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! ...