Hydraulic System, Standard Bleeding

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234
Brake Bleeding Tool Set VAS6564
Brake Charge and Bleed Equipment - Upgrade Kit VAG1869/4

Bleeding

Adhere strictly to work sequence when bleeding brake system.

The bleeding of brake system using the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234 is described.

There must be a positive pressure of 2 bar to bleed the hydraulic unit.

WARNING:

Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14). Refer to Maintenance, Diagnosis

Open bleeder valves in the prescribed sequence and bleed brake caliper:

Left Front Brake Caliper
Right Front Brake Caliper
Left Rear Brake Cylinder/Brake Caliper
Right Rear Brake Cylinder/Brake Caliper

NOTE: If one chamber of the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty, the brake system must be pre-bled. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PRE-BLEEDING .

See notes. Refer to BRAKE FLUID GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir up to the max mark.

-- Connect the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234 with the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit Adapter VAS5234/1A.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Adapter

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-- Attach the adapter -1- to the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Set the correct pressure on the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234.

-- Refer to the operating instructions for the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234.

-- Remove the left and right front caps -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bleeder Screw Cap

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-- Remove the left and right rear caps -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Vent Screw Cap

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Use suitable bleeder hose. It must fit tightly on bleeder valve so that no air gets into brake system.

Fig 4: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- With the bleeder bottle hose attached, leave bleeder valve of a brake caliper/brake cylinder open long enough so that the brake fluid exits without bubbles.

Fig 5: Identifying V.A.G 1869/2

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NOTE: To prevent the brake fluid from overflowing from the reservoir, the level must not be over the MAX mark -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

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