Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2003)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
ABS Mark 60
Bleeding brake system with brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234, vehicles with ABS Mark 60
The bleeding of the brake system is described for brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234
Special points regarding vehicles with ABS/EDL, ABS/EDL/ASR and ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP
Bleeding sequence ABS Mark 60
When at least one chamber in the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty (e.g. leaks in braking system) the hydraulic unit must be bled with scan
tool V.A.G 1551 in function "basic setting".
Pre-bleeding sequence ABS Mark 60
Then the hydraulic unit must be bled with scan tool V.A.G 1551 in function "basic setting".
Introduction of basic setting
Refer to Brake System On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Mark 60 Initiating basic settings. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction
Control Systems/Testing and Inspection
Special points regarding vehicles with ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP
After bleeding the brake system perform a zero compensation of the brake pressure sender-1- -G201 -
Refer to On Board Diagnostic (OBD); Performing self-diagnosis; Initiating basic settings. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes /
Traction Control Systems/Testing and Inspection
Once the bleeding sequence is completed. Carry out a test drive and perform at least one ABS application when doing this.
WARNING! Make sure that a filling pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi) is not exceeded, when filling brake fluid using brake filler and bleeder unit
VAS 5234.
The brake fluid pressure must be reduced to 1 bar (14.5 psi) on brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234 Operating instructions VAS 5234
Note:
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Use new brake Fluid with part No. B 000 700 A. (Enter container size index for decimal point after the A).
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Brake Fluid is poisonous. Brake Fluid must not come into contact with paintwork as it is very corrosive.
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Brake Fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should always be stored in air tight containers.
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Rinse off brake Fluid spillages, by using plenty of water.
Special tools and equipment