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Bleeding brake system

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Mk6
Section
Brake systems › Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo › Bleeding brake system
Running gearBleeding brake system
Bleeding brake system
Bleeding the brake system is described using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-.
Bleeding brake system – Volkswagen Golf Mk6   WARNING
Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).
Bleeding brake system – Volkswagen Golf Mk6  Note
t  Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.
t  Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should therefore always be stored in air tight containers.
t  Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.
A pre-pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the hydraulic unit.
   

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