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Later bleeding > < Bleed the brake system
Bleed the brake system with the filling and bleeding equipment
Bleed the brake system with the filling and bleeding equipment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-
or
  W00-1101
t  Brake filling and bleeding equipment - V.A.G 1869-
t  Accessory set for bleeder -V.A.G 1869/4 -
  Note
On vehicles equipped with ABS/EDS/ASR brake systems, the system must be bled when the brake fluid reservoir is empty → Chapter
–  Connect the Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- or Brake filling and bleeding equipment -V.A.G 1869-.
–  Open the plugs in the sequence determined and bleed the brake cylinder/caliper.
MK 60 bleeding sequence
1 - Left front brake caliper
2 - Right front brake caliper
3 - Left rear brake cylinder/caliper
4 - Right rear brake cylinder/caliper
–  Keep the plugs open with the hose connected until fluid comes out free of air bubbles.
Bosch 5.7 and 8.0 bleeding sequence
1 - Right rear brake cylinder/caliper
2 - Left rear brake cylinder/caliper
3 - Right front brake caliper
4 - Left front brake caliper
–  Keep the plugs open with the hose connected until fluid comes out free of air bubbles.
A test drive must be carried out after the bleeding. At least one ABS-controlled braking must occur in this test!
  W00-0457

Later bleeding > < Bleed the brake system