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

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Wheels are removed. Refer to appropriate service information .

TIP:

Make sure that the brake fluid reservoir is always filled, but not over the "MAX" mark.

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

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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-- Connect the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS6860 .

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-- Attach the Brake Bleeder Adapter:VAS5234/1A to the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Adjust the pressure direction on the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS5234 . Refer to the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS5234 Owner's Manual.

-- 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-.

TIP:

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

The front brake calipers each have two bleed screws.

Bleed the brake caliper at each bleed screw.