Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Testing for leaks
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A- |
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| Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6- |
| Brake system (hydraulic unit, brake hoses, brake lines and
brake calipers) operating properly and free of leaks. |
| Carry out the following work: |
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Remove bleeder valve at one of front brake calipers. |
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Connect pressure gauge -V.A.G 1310 A- and bleed. |
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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. |
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Note
Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
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Other materials:
Wheel cover
Fig. 220 Removing the wheel covers
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRemoving the wheel covers
Take the box spanner and wire hook from the vehicle toolkit.
Insert the wire hook into one of the holes in the wheel cover.
Push the box spanner thr ...
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably
improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends ...
Removing and installing flap for charging bay
Removing
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Removing radiator grille
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Remove bolts -2-.
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Push flap for charging bay -1- towards
side, -arrow a-.
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Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system