Hydraulic System, Post-Bleeding

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Post-Bleeding

WARNING:

Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).

A second mechanic is required to assist:

WARNING:

A technician has to sit in the driver seat the entire time.

The brake pedal must not become jammed.

-- Press down on the brake pedal forcefully and hold.

-- Open the bleeder valve on the brake caliper.

-- Press the brake pedal down until it stops.

-- Close breather valve with the pedal assembly pressed.

-- Release the brake pedal slowly.

This Bleeding Procedure Must Be Performed Five Times per Brake Caliper.

Open the Bleeder Valves in the Specified Sequence and Bleed the Brake Calipers:

A Road Test Must Be Performed after Bleeding. During This, at Least One ABS Control Must Be Performed!

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.