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– Check brake fluid level and correct it as necessary. It must be
between position -1- and -2-.
– Screw on cap -1- of brake fluid reservoir.
– Fit the rear wheels again if necessary
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– Carry out functional check during road test.
Table - Sequence and quantity of brake fluid
Sequence
bleeder valves:
Brake fluid quantity
which must flow out of bleeder valves:
LHD vehicles
RHD vehicles
Brake caliper
Front left
0.20 litre
0.4 litre
Front right
0.20 litre
0.4 litre
Wheel brake cylinder/brake
caliper
Rear left
0.30 litre
0.6 litre
Rear right
0.30 litre
0.6 litre
Clutch slave cylinder
0.15 litre
0.15 litre
Total capacity for automatic
gearbox:
approx. 1.00 litres
approx. 2.00 litres
Total capacity for manual
gearbox:
approx. 1.15 litres
approx. 2.15 litres
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Brake system and shock absorbers:
Performing visual check for leaks and
damage
Check following components for leaks and damage:
♦ Brake master cylinder
♦ Brake servo (for anti-lock brake system: hydraulic unit)
♦ Brake pressure regulator and
♦ Brake calipers
♦ Shock absorbers (during inspection only)
♦ Presence of dust caps on brake fluid bleeder valves
Golf 2013 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2012
4. Descriptions of work
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