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-
...
Other materials:
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The vehicle
data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle documents sho ...
Repairing smooth pipe
Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be
repaired with EPDM hose.
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Cut damaged section at right angles out of smooth pipe which
is to be repaired.
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Select the appropr ...
Installing to engine and gearbox support
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Support plate -VW 309-
Gearbox support -VW 353-
Shackle -10 - 222 A /12-
Lifting tackle -2024 A-
Eye bolt -3368-
Engine and gearbox support ...
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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
Testing for leaks