Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
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| 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 |
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| Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- |
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| Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564- |
| Carry out the following work: |
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On vehicles with 15-inch rims, remove rear wheels. |
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| Adhere strictly to work sequence when bleeding brake system. |
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Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-. |
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Open bleeder valves in specified order and bleed brake
calipers. |
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Front left brake caliper |
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Front right brake caliper |
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Rear left wheel brake cylinder |
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Rear right wheel brake cylinder |
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Brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-, LHD vehicles |
| Use suitable bleeder hose. It must sit tightly on bleeder
valve so that no air can enter brake system: |
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Leave bleeder valve of each brake caliper open with bleeder
hose fitted until brake fluid discharges free of air bubbles. |
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General notes on brake fluid
Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard
(VW 501 14).
Note
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Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
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Other materials:
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are c ...
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Hydraulic system
Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system