Brake Caliper, Pre-Bleeding

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

-- Open the bleeder valve -arrow A- and using a standard bleeder bottle, fill with brake fluid until brake fluid with no bubbles flows from the threaded hole (brake hose connection) -arrow B-. Close the bleed valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Bleed Valve, Standard Bleeder Bottle & Threaded Hole

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Position brake caliper as shown during pre-bleed procedure.