Hydraulic System, Standard Bleeding

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CAUTION:

Bleeding the hydraulic system using the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860US is described.

An initial pressure of 2 bar is required to bleed the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860

Fig 1: Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment : VAS6860
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Bleeding Tool Set:VAS 6564

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Set : VAS6564 For Brake Bleeding
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Brake Bleeding Tool Set - Insert Tool :VAS 6564/9

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Perform the following work:

-- Remove the rear wheels on vehicles with 15 rims.

CAUTION:

Adhere strictly to the procedure when bleeding the brake system.

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

-- Open the bleeder valves in the specified sequence and bleed the brake calipers.

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.