Hydraulic System, Post-Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

A post-bleeding is necessary when:

The brake pedal travel is too long, or the so-called >>soft brake pedal<<

A second technician is required for the post-bleeding procedure.

-- Connect the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860US .

-- Depress the brake pedal forcefully and hold.

-- Open the bleeder valve on the brake caliper.

-- Press the brake pedal down until it stops.

-- Close the bleeder valve with the pedal depressed.

-- Release the brake pedal slowly.

CAUTION:

This bleeding procedure must be performed five times per brake caliper.

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

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

-- With the bleeder bottle hose attached, leave the brake caliper bleeder valve open long enough so that the brake fluid flows out free of bubbles.

CAUTION:

A road test must be performed after bleeding. During this, at least one ABS control must be performed!