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:
Fitting the rear towing eye
Fig. 248 Rear bumper on the right-hand
side: removing the cover
Fig. 249 Rear bumper on the right-hand
side: screwing in the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind
a cover on the right of the ...
Assembly overview – special add-on parts, “R”
1 -
Front bumper cover
“R”
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2 -
Emblems on radiator grille
“R”
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3 -
Rear lettering
“R”
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4 -
R ...
Tyre ageing
Even visually flawless, new or barely used tyres with
sufficient tread depth, which are older than six years, may show
significant reduction of wet properties and winter suitability
due only to ageing.
Tyre tests show that a contin ...
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