Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: General notes on brake fluid

Note: only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard 501 14. Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive — it must never contact Volkswagen Golf Mk7 paintwork, and is also hygroscopic.

Note Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14). Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should therefore always be stored in air-tight containers. Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.

Changing brake fluid

Questions & answers

General notes on brake fluid — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What brake fluid rules apply to the Golf Mk7?

Use only VW-approved DOT 4 fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic — replace every 2 years. Do not mix types. Spilled fluid damages paintwork.

Hydraulic system

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Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

  Note Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described. A pre-pressure of 2 ...

Other materials:

• Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
• Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
• Testing for leaks
• Removing and installing front footwell light -K269-, front passenger side
• Matting additive -ALN 775 106-