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– Tighten the bleeding screw.
– Press the clutch pedal several times.
Sequence Wheel brake cyl‐
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Amount of brake fluid that must be
drained from the wheel brake cyl‐
inders, that is, from the brake fit‐
tings:
right rear
0.25 litre
left rear
0.25 litre
right front
0.25 litre
left front
0.25 litre
Total quantity: 1 litre
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15) of brake fluid drained from the brake fluid reservoir and from quantity changed
in the hydraulic clutch drive.
– Put the protection covers in the bleeding screws.
– Change the position of the passage lever on the Brake filler
and bleeder -VAS 5234- or on the Brake bleeding device -VAG
1869- to position -B- (check the operating instructions).
– Remove the passage hose from the adapter.
– Remove the brake fluid reservoir adaptor.
– Install the brake fluid reservoir cover.
– Remove the Brake pedal's tensioning element -VAG 1869/2-
between the driver's seat and the brake pedal, by pressing it.
– Check the brake pedal's pressure and its free clearance. Max.
clearance 1/3 of the pedal stroke.
WARNING
Do not forget to always correct the brake fluid's level in the
reservoir.
Never let it reach the minimum level, otherwise air may enter
the system.
Do not reuse the (used) aspirated brake fluid!
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Brake fluid level (depending on brake
pad/lining wear) - check
Use only new, original VW brake fluid.
WARNING
♦ Do not let the brake fluid contact fluids containing mineral
oils (oil, petrol, cleaning products). Mineral oils damage
the seals and brake system hoses.
♦ The brake fluid is toxic. Additionally, due to its corrosive
effect, it must not come into contact with painted surfaces.
♦ The brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs the local
air humidity and, for this reason, it is stored in airtight
packages.
♦ Wash off any brake fluid spillage with plenty of water.
♦ Follow the rules for disposal!
FOX 2004 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 07.2010
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