Eurovan MV V6-2.8L (AXK) (2002)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
General Information
Brake system, bleeding (vehicles with and without ABS)
Changing brake fluid
Notes:
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Only use new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
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Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.
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Brake fluid is poisonous. Do not siphon by mouth.
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Brake fluid is corrosive and must not come into contact with painted parts.
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Rinse off spillages using plenty of water.
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Brake absorbs moisture from the ambient air and must therefore always be stored in airtight containers.
Bleeding
(with brake filling and bleeding tool US 1116)
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Using suction bottle, remove as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid reservoir.
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Connect US 1116 to brake fluid reservoir and switch on.
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Open bleeder screws and bleed brake calipers and wheel cylinders in the sequence:
1. Right rear wheel cylinder
2. Left rear wheel cylinder
3. Right front brake caliper
4. Left front brake caliper
Note: Do not press the horizontal brake pressure regulator lever down when bleeding the brakes on vehicles with a brake pressure regulator.
(without brake filling and bleeding tool US 1116)
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Attach bleeder bottle hose.
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Build-up brake pressure in brake system by pumping brake pedal.
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With brake pedal held down, open and then close bleeder screw.
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Release brake pedal.
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Repeat operation until brake fluid flows with no air present.