Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo / Hydraulic system / 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.

–	Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-.

–	Depress brake pedal firmly and hold.

–	Open bleeder valve on brake caliper.

–	Fully depress brake pedal.

–	Close bleed valve with pedal held down.

–	Release brake pedal slowly.

Note

This bleed sequence must be carried out 5 times per brake caliper.

Bleeding sequence:

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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