 Note
| Carry out subsequent bleeding when: |
| brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal« |
| Subsequent bleeding requires the assistance of a second
mechanic. |
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Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-. |
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Depress brake pedal firmly and hold. |
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Open bleeder valve on brake caliper. |
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Fully depress brake pedal. |
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Close bleed valve with pedal held down. |
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Release brake pedal slowly. |
Note
| This bleed sequence must be carried out 5 times per brake
caliper. |
| 1 - Front left brake caliper |
| 2 - Front right brake caliper |
| 3 - Rear left brake caliper |
| 4 - Rear right brake caliper |
Note
| A road test must be carried out after the brakes have been
bled. When doing this an ABS regulation must be performed at
least once! |
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Questions & answers
Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
When is subsequent bleeding needed on the Golf Mk7?
After any brake line or component replacement. Also after ABS hydraulic unit work — the ABS channels must be bled using the diagnostic tester.
Note
Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and
bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described.
A pre-pressure of 2 ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A-
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