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Bleeding the hydraulic unit (vehicles with ESP) > < Removing and installing the vacuum pump for the vacuum supply
Bleeding brake system
Bleeding brake system
  WARNING
t  Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it retains humidity from the ambient air, and must therefore always be stored in airtight containers.
t  Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, petrol, cleaning agent). Mineral oils damage the plugs and boots of the brake system.
t  Drained (used) brake fluid must never be used again.
t  Observe the disposal instructions!
t  Brake fluid is toxic, avoid skin contact.
t  Because of its caustic effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paint.
t  Rinse any brake fluid spills with a lot of water.
t  Dispose of brake fluid in compliance with the applicable environmental regulations.
t  Bleeding brake system on vehicles with ABS, ABS/TCS BOSCH 8.0 or ABS BOSCH 8.2, as for vehicles without ABS.
t  On vehicles with load-dependent brake-power regulator, move the lever of the brake-power regulator while bleeding the rear wheel-brakes.
t  Only use new brake fluid → Chapter.
   

Bleeding the hydraulic unit (vehicles with ESP) > < Removing and installing the vacuum pump for the vacuum supply