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Volkswagen Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service Precautions

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Engine
V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Year
2004
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service Precautions
MaintenanceService Precautions
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Brake Bleeding: Service Precautions

Braking system, bleeding

The bleeding the brake system is described for VAS 5234 brake filler and bleeder unit.
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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 standard FMVSS 1 16 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 corrosive nature brake fluid must not come into contact with paint.

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Brake fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and must therefore always be stored in air tight containers.

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Rinse off spillages, by using plenty of water.

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