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:

Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control). The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop as s ...

Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel, LHD vehicles
Removing – With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery → Chapter. – Remove dash panel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. ...

Charging battery in support mode with battery charger -VAS 5095A-
General notes: The support mode provides the onboard supply with power when the battery is removed or disconnected. For further information, refer to the → operating manual VAS 5095A. Th ...