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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Other materials:
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Gearbox fault.
Do not drive
on!
Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox
to cool down.
If ...
COC document (EEC Certificate of Conformity)
Manufactures of motorized vehicles must apply for an EU
operating permit for all class M1 passenger carrying vehicles.
A certificate is produced on the basis of this operating
permit - the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
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Fitting single wire seals
Note
Single wire seals prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt
in the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in the
engine compartment and must always be reinstalled following
repairs.
As standard, ...
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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
Testing for leaks