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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Recommended all-season tyres
Recommended all-season tyres, worldwide except North America and China
Notes regarding the recommended tyres
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Tyre size
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Tread pattern
Remarks
195/65&nbs ...
Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 4-door model and estate
Removing
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Press belt height adjuster button and move slider of belt
height adjuster to lowest position.
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Detach upper B-pillar trim
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Seam seals, middle body
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
Testing for leaks