Hydraulic System, Bleeding With Brake Charger/Bleeding Unit: Procedure

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir up to the "MAX" mark.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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-- Connect the :VAS5234 or :VAS6860 to the :VAS5234/1 .

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-- Attach the Brake Bleeder Adapter :VAS 5234/1A on the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Set the correct pressure on the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit :VAS 5234 or :VAS6860 .

Read the service information for :VAS5234 or :VAS6860 .

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the respective brake caliper.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose

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-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2- as shown.

NOTE:

Use a suitable bleeder hose. It must be seated tightly on the bleeder screw so that no air can enter the brake system.

Bleed the brake caliper at each bleeder screw.

Pay attention to the bleeding sequence for the fixed caliper. First bleed the outer then the inner bleed screw.