Bleeding brake system with brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234, vehicles with ABS Mark 60: Notes

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Fig 1: VAS 5234 Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit

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The bleeding of the brake system is described for brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234

Special points regarding vehicles with ABS/EDL, ABS/EDL/ASR and ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP

When at least one chamber in the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty (e.g. leaks in braking system) the hydraulic unit must be bled with scan tool VAG 1551 in function "basic setting".

Bleeding sequence ABS Mark 60. Refer to Bleeding sequence

Then the hydraulic unit must be bled with scan tool VAG 1551 in function "basic setting".

Introduction of basic setting

Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions. Refer to VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System, connecting and selecting functions

Then bleed brake system. Refer to Bleeding brake system with brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234, vehicles with ABS Mark 60

Special points regarding vehicles with ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP

After bleeding the brake system. Refer to Bleeding sequence perform a zero compensation of the brake pressure sender -1- -G201-.

Connecting VAS 5051 and selecting functions. Refer to VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System, connecting and selecting functions

Once the bleeding sequence is completed. Carry out a test drive and perform at least one ABS application when doing this.

WARNING:

Make sure that a filling pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi) is not exceeded, when filling brake fluid using brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234.

Fig 2: VAS 5234 Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit

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The brake fluid pressure must be reduced to 1 bar (14.5 psi) on brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234. Refer to Operating instructions VAS 5234

NOTE:

Use new brake fluid with part No. B 000 700 A. (Enter container size index for decimal point after the A).
Brake fluid is poisonous. Brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork as it is very corrosive.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should always be stored in air tight containers.
Rinse off brake fluid spillages, by using plenty of water.

Special tools and equipment

Fig 3: VAS 5234 Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit

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VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit

Connect brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234.
Open bleeder screws in the prescribed sequence and bleed brake caliper/wheel cylinder.