Bleeding, With Electronic Stability Program

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

VAS 5234 Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit
VAS 5234/1 Adapter

NOTE:

There must be a positive pressure of 2 bar to bleed the hydraulic unit N55. Pressure setting must be checked at bleeder device.

Only place brake pedal load device on brake system during assembly, then bleed.

NOTE:

Bleed the brake system with the brake charger/bleeder unit VAS 5234 with the adapter VAS 5234/1.

Follow the VAS 5234 operating instructions.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Connect the VAS 5234 with VAS 5234/1.

-- Open the bleeder screws in the specified sequence and bleed (support with pedal pressure if necessary).

Bleeding Sequence

1 - Left front brake caliper

2 - Right front brake caliper

3 - Left rear brake caliper

4 - Right rear brake caliper.

-- Bleed until brake fluid comes out with no bubbles and foam.

-- Close the bleeder screws.

-- Lower the vehicle.

-- Install plenum chamber cover, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .