Step 2 - Brake System, Bleeding and Filling:

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If there are two bleed screws per brake caliper: Bleed the inner bleed screw first and then the outer.

-- Raise the vehicle. Refer to VEHICLE, LIFTING .

Front Axle:

-- Driver side brake caliper: Remove the cap(s) -1- for the bleed screw(s).

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-- Install the container bleed hose -1- on the bleed screw from the inside of the rim.

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-- Open the bleed screw and let the brake fluid flow out. The amount of extracted fluid can be found in the table. Refer to BRAKE FLUID, CHANGING .

-- Close the bleed screw.

-- If there are two bleed screws per brake caliper, repeat the procedure for the second bleed screw.

-- Reattach the cap for the bleed screw(s).

-- Repeat the procedure on the front passenger side.

Rear Axle:

-- Driver side brake caliper: Remove the cap(s) -1- for the bleed screw(s).

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-- Select the reversible ratchet and the corresponding socket from the :VAS6564 and connect them.

-- Guide the bleeder hose -1- from the inside of the rim through the reversible ratchet -2- and the socket -3- and attach it to the bleed screw.

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-- Open the bleed screw with the ratchet -2- and drain the brake fluid. The amount of extracted fluid can be found in the table. Refer to BRAKE FLUID, CHANGING .

-- Close the bleed screw.

-- If there are two bleed screws per brake caliper: Working from the outside of the rim, position the reversible ratchet -2- and socket -3- and repeat the procedure.

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-- Reattach the caps on the brake caliper bleed screw(s).

-- Repeat the procedure on the front passenger side.