Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary equipment required

• ◆ Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G 1869

or

• ◆ Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G 1238 B

Notes:

• ◆ Open the bleeder valve before switching on the bleeder unit.
• ◆ When performing the following steps, make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the gearbox.
• ◆ The clutch system must be bled after performing work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.
• ◆ Top up brake fluid reservoir to "max" marking with brake fluid before bleeding clutch system.

• ‒ Pull clutch pedal back to its normal rest position.
• ‒ Connect brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G 1238 B or V.A.G 1869, but do not switch on at this stage.

• ‒ If fitted, remove noise insulation beneath gearbox.
• ‒ → Connect bleeder hose -A- to slave cylinder (arrow) and open bleeder valve.
• ‒ Connect bleeder hose to pressure hose of fluid collector bottle.
• ‒ Switch on the bleeder unit and allow about 100 cm3 of brake fluid to drain out.
• ‒ Working pressure 2.5 bar

Note:

Ensure bleeder hose is correctly fitted during bleeding operation.

• ‒ Close bleeder valve and tighten to 4.5 Nm.
• ‒ Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding process.
• ‒ Bleed again if necessary.