Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Bleeding Braking System
Bleeding braking system
Description covers bleeding of brake system using brake filler bleeder unit VAS 5234.
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Bleeding the braking system on vehicles with ABS is carried out as for vehicles with conventional braking systems.
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Only use new brake fluid conforming to US-Norm 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. Due to its caustic nature, it must never be brought into contact with paint.
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Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore be stored in air-tight containers.
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Rinse off spillages, by using plenty of water.
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After bleeding brake system, basic setting for brake pressure sensor 1 G201 must be performed.
There must be a positive pressure of 2 bar to bleed the hydraulic unit.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Brake filler bleeder unit VAS 5234
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Suction adapters V.A.G. 1869/4
Note: If one chamber of the brake fluid reservoir has run completely empty (e.g. leak in the brake system), the brake system must be pre-bled first.