Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Hydraulic system
- General notes on brake fluid
- Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
- Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
- Testing for leaks
Instructions for use of flanging tool
Unbolt relevant brake line at brake caliper or wheel brake
cylinder; catch escaping brake fluid and dispose of this as per
regulations.
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General notes on brake fluid
Note
Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).
Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosi ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
Risk of scalding by hot coolant
When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure.
Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant.
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Always wear safety gloves.
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Always wear safety goggles.
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One-sided wear
This is often caused by driving style, but can be the result
of incorrect wheel alignment.
Increased one-sided wear
One-sided wear, usually in conjunction with signs of
scuffing on ...
Reservoir
The reservoir collects the vaporised and gaseous mixture
coming from the evaporator to ensure the air conditioner
compressor receives only gaseous refrigerant. Gaseous
refrigerant is formed from the vapour.
Refrigerant oil flowing in the ...
