Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
 Note
| Carry out subsequent bleeding when: |
| brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal« |
| Subsequent bleeding requires the assistance of a second
mechanic. |
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Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-. |
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Depress brake pedal firmly and hold. |
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Open bleeder valve on brake caliper. |
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Fully depress brake pedal. |
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Close bleed valve with pedal held down. |
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Release brake pedal slowly. |
Note
| This bleed sequence must be carried out 5 times per brake
caliper. |
| 1 - Front left brake caliper |
| 2 - Front right brake caliper |
| 3 - Rear left brake caliper |
| 4 - Rear right brake caliper |
Note
| A road test must be carried out after the brakes have been
bled. When doing this an ABS regulation must be performed at
least once! |
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Note
Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and
bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described.
A pre-pressure of 2 ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A-
...
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Overview of fitting locations - operating and display unit, Climatronic
Note
A warning lamp in the instrument panel controls will
indicate that the selected function is active. In addition, the
display of the radio or of the radio navigation system will
indicate the selected function for a short time when a bu ...
Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key for :
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
Rear window heating
Rear wiper
Tail light cluster
Tailgate
Rear sensors for the ParkPilot or Park
Assist system
Mounting for the rear to ...
Removing and installing Tiptronic switch in steering wheel -E439-/-E438-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left sid ...
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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
Testing for leaks