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