Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Testing for leaks
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
| 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:
Headlight washer system
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To loosen the connection, push the lock ring
-1--arrow- and pull off the hose
connection.
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To secure the connection, push and hold the lock ring
-arrow- and push on the hose
connection. Check that the s ...
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Removing and installing air filter housing
Removing
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Detach air hose -2-.
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Lift air cleaner housing -1-
off ball studs.
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Release hose clips -3- and
-4- and ...
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Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system