Brake Fluid, Changing: Notes
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WARNING:
- Brake fluid is poisonous.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Oils containing minerals damage seals and rubber grommets on brake systems.
- Do not let brake fluid come into contact with paintwork.
- Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore always be stored in air-tight containers.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid with water.
- Do not reuse used / extracted brake fluid!
- Follow all disposal regulations.
NOTE:
Use Original VW/Audi brake fluid: refer to the Parts Information.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234
- Reservoir
- Tool Set for Brake Bleeding:VAS 6564
- Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is possible to bleed the front and rear brakes without removing the wheels using the Tool Set for Brake Bleeding:VAS 6564 .
Extract the Brake Fluid
NOTE:
Do not remove the screen in the brake fluid reservoir.
After extracting, observe that no further brake fluid runs into the reservoir (the brake fluid level in the reservoir must align with the lower edge of the screen).
-- Remove the cap -1- from the brake fluid reservoir.
-- Extract as much brake fluid as possible with the screen still installed. Use the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234 .