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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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Sealing plug repair kit -1H0 698 311 A-
& ...
Other materials:
Rear axle
Overview - rear axle, torsion beam axle
I -
→ Chapter „Axle beam“
II -
→ Chapter „Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring“
III -
→ Chapter „Wheel bearing assembly, trailing a ...
Assembly overview - brake pedal, LHD vehicles
Note
The handbrake pedal travel must not be restricted by
additional floor coverings.
Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must
remain dry.
1&n ...
Vehicles with multilink suspension
Removing
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If fitted, remove rear left underbody trim
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
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Remove rear tunnel cross-piece
→ General body repairs, exterior; ...
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Pre-bleeding brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-