Hydraulic System, Post-Bleeding

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit: VAS5234 with Brake Bleeder Adapter : VAS5234/1
or
Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment: VAS6860 with Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit - Adapter: VAS5234/1A
Brake Bleeding Tool Set: VAS6564
Wrench - Brake Bleeder Set: VAS5519

Perform the post-bleeding procedure when:

Procedure

NOTE:

A second technician is required for post-bleeding.

-- Connect the : VAS6860 .

NOTE:

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

-- Attach the bleed hose from the bleeder bottle to the bleed screw.

Bleeding Sequence

1 - Left Front Brake Caliper

2 - Right Front Brake Caliper

3 - Left Rear Brake Caliper

4 - Right Rear Brake Caliper

NOTE:

Bleed the brake caliper at each bleed screw. If the brake caliper has two bleed screws, bleed the outer screw first.

-- Depress the brake pedal forcefully and hold.

-- Open the bleed screw on the brake caliper.

-- Press the brake pedal down until it stops.

-- Close the bleeder screw with the pedal depressed.

-- Release the brake pedal slowly.

-- Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for the remaining brake calipers.

NOTE:

This bleeding procedure must be performed five times per brake caliper.

A road test must be performed after bleeding. During this, at least one ABS control must be performed!

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

Tightening Specifications