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– Push collector bottle bleed hose onto front bleeder screw
, open bleeder screw and let appropriate quantity of brake
fluid run out (see following table). Close bleed screw. Torque:
»Running gear, brake systems« ⇒ Running gear, brake sys‐
tems; Rep. gr. 47 ; Repairing front brake caliper »Repairing
front brake caliper«
2) Start at front right of left-hand drive vehicles and at front left of right-hand drive
vehicles.
Repeat procedure on other side of vehicle at front.
Table: Sequence and quantity of brake fluid
Sequence: Clutch slave cylinder, wheel brake
cylinder, brake calipers
Quantity of brake fluid which must flow out:
Bleeder valve clutch slave cylinder
0.15 litre
Rear right
0.25 litre
Rear left
0.25 litre
Front right
0.25 litre
Front left
0.25 litre
Total quantity: approx. 1.15 litre
– Fit caps on bleeder screws of brake calipers.
– Move fill lever of -VAS 5234- or -V.A.G 1869- to position -B-
(see operating instructions).
– Remove filler hose from adapter.
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check brake fluid level and correct if necessary.
– Screw on cap -1- of brake fluid reservoir.
– Install cover.
– Remove brake pedal depressor.
– Check pressure and free travel of brake pedal. Free play: max.
1
/3 of pedal travel.
4.17
Brake fluid level (depending on lining/
pad wear): Check
Instructions for use and safety
Brake fluid specification
Procedure, brake fluid level (dependent upon lining/pad wear):
Touareg 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
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4. Descriptions of work