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Volkswagen Passat Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat Wagon
Engine
V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Year
2000
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Brake systems (with and without ABS), bleeding 

Notes:  
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Bleeding the ABS brake system is performed the same as for vehicles with a conventional brake system.

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Use only new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.

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Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.

WARNING:  Brake fluid is poisonous 

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Due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paint finish, rinse off spills with plenty of water

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Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from ambient air and should always be stored in air tight containers.

Brake system, bleeding 

With filling and bleeding tool US 1116 

Special tools required 

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Connect VW 1238/1 or VAG 1238 B.

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Position brake pedal loading tool from VAG 1238 B.

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Open bleeder screws in specified order and bleed calipers and wheel cylinders.

Bleeding sequence 
1

Right rear wheel cylinder/brake caliper

2

Left rear wheel cylinder/brake caliper

3

Right front brake caliper

4

Left front brake caliper

Note:  On vehicles with brake pressure regulator move the regulator lever when bleeding rear brakes.

Brake system, bleeding 

Without filling and bleeding tool US 1116 
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Build-up brake pressure in brake system by pumping the brake pedal.

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Attach bleeder bottle hose and open bleeder screw.

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With brake pedal held down, close bleeder screw.

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Repeat operation until no air is present.

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