Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Testing for leaks

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo / Hydraulic system / Testing for leaks

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A-

Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6-

Test prerequisites:

Brake system (hydraulic unit, brake hoses, brake lines and brake calipers) operating properly and free of leaks.

Carry out the following work:

Checking

–	Remove bleeder valve at one of front brake calipers.

–	Connect pressure gauge -V.A.G 1310 A- and bleed.

–	Apply pressure to brake pedal until gauge indicates a pressure of 50 bar. The pressure must not drop by more than 4 bar within the test period of 45 seconds. Renew brake master cylinder if drop in pressure exceeds specification.

Testing for leaks

Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system

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