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Checking For Leaks

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

High pressure testing: 

-- Remove bleed screw at one of the front brake calipers. Connect the Brake Pressure Gauge VAG1310 A and bleed.

-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Apply pressure to brake pedal until the gauge indicates a pressure of 50 bar. The pressure must not drop by more than 4 bar during the test period of 45 seconds.

Fig 1: Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2 Inserted Between Brake Pedal And Driver's Seat
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Replace master cylinder if pressure drops greatly.

Low pressure testing: 

-- Set the brake pedal actuator back far enough that the pressure gauge indicates 6 bar positive pressure.

-- The pressure must not drop by more than 1 bar during a test period of 3 minutes.

Replace master cylinder if pressure drops greatly.