Clutch System, Bleeding
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Special tools and equipment
- VAS 5234 brake filler and bleeder unit for brakes
Brake fluid specification:
Refer to 47 BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
NOTE:
Prefilling the system is not necessary!
- Connect VAS 5234 brake filler and bleeder unit.
NOTE:
If necessary, use bleed hose V.A.G 1238/B3 - 670 mm long - to bleed the system.
- Connect bleed hose to brake bleeding appliance collector bottle.
- Connect bleed hose -A- to bleeder (arrow) and open bleeder valve.
- Pressurize system to 2 bar
- Open bleeder valve
- Bleed off about 100 cm3 brake fluid.
- Rapidly operate pedal from stop to stop 10 to 15 times.
- Bleed off an additional 50 cm3 brake fluid.
- Close bleeder valve.
- Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding process.