Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Testing for leaks
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
| Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A- |
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| Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6- |
| Brake system (hydraulic unit, brake hoses, brake lines and
brake calipers) operating properly and free of leaks. |
| Carry out the following work: |
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Remove bleeder valve at one of front brake calipers. |
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Connect pressure gauge -V.A.G 1310 A- and bleed. |
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Apply pressure to brake pedal until gauge indicates a
pressure of 50 bar. The pressure must not drop by more than
4 bar within the test period of 45 seconds. Renew brake master
cylinder if drop in pressure exceeds specification. |
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Note
Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
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Other materials:
Moving push button to installation position in the handle
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Release tool -T10534-
If the push-button was pressed by mistake, the installation
position can be restored.
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Removing tyre sealant
Place wheel on an even surface.
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Unscrew valve insert.
Caution
The tyre sealant is hazardous to the health.
May cause eye and skin irrit ...
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 190 In the footwell on the driver
side: lever for releasing the bonnet
Fig. 191 Release lever for opening the
bonnet above the radiator grille
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Opening the bonnet
Ensure that the windscreen wiper arms are pos ...
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Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system