Brake Fluid, Changing

Brake Fluid, Changing

• Use only new Original VW / Audi brake fluid.

• Brake Filling And Bleeding Tool (VAS 5234)

• Brake Filling And Bleeding Tool (V.A.G 1869) With Upgrade Kit (V.A.G 1869/4)

CAUTION!
• Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Oils containing minerals damage seals and sleeves on brake systems.

• Brake fluid is poisonous. Also, do not let brake fluid come into contact with paintwork.

• Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that it absorbs moisture from the air. Always store brake fluid in air-tight containers.

• Wash off brake fluid spillage using plenty of water.

• Observe waste disposal regulations!

Observe operating instructions for (VAS 5234) or for (V.A.G 1869)!

- Remove brake fluid reservoir cap - 1 -.





CAUTION!
• Do not remove the strainer inside the brake fluid reservoir.

- Remove brake fluid reservoir plug - arrow -.

- Connect suction hose from (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869) to tube - 1 - of brake fluid reservoir.





- With suction hose from (VAS 5234) or from (V.A.G 1869) or with extractor, extract 2/3 of the brake fluid.

- Disconnect suction hose.

- Connect suction hose from (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869) to tube - 2 - of brake fluid reservoir.

- With suction hose from (VAS 5234) or from (V.A.G 1869) or with extractor, extract 2/3 of the brake fluid.

- Disconnect suction hose.

- Install brake fluid reservoir plug.

CAUTION!
Do not reuse used / extracted brake fluid!

- Install adapter - 1 - to brake fluid reservoir.





- Connect filler hose - 2 - from (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869) to adapter.

- Remove caps from the bleeder screws.

- Connect extractor bleeder hose - 1 - to rear right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow about 200 ml to flow out. Close bleeder screw.





Repeat procedure on opposite rear.

- Connect extractor bleeder hose - 1 - to front right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow about 200 ml to flow out. Close bleeder screw.





Repeat procedure on opposite front.

Sequence and Brake Fluid Capacity Table





- Install cover caps on brake caliper bleeder screws.

- Move filler lever on (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869) to position - B - (see operating instructions).

- Remove the filler hose from the adapter.

- Remove the adapter from the brake fluid reservoir.

- Check brake fluid level and fill if necessary.





- Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.

- Check pedal pressure and brake pedal free play. Free play: Max. 1/3 of pedal travel