Brake System Bleeding General Information

Brake System Bleeding General Information

Description covers bleeding of brake system using the brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) or ( VAG 1869).

• Bleeding the braking system on vehicles with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is carried out as for vehicles with conventional braking systems.

• Only use new brake fluid conforming to US-Norm FMVSS 116 DOT 4.

• Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.

• Brake fluid is poisonous. Due to its caustic nature, it must also never be brought into contact with paint.

• Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore be stored in air tight containers.

• Rinse off spills, by using plenty of water.

There must be a positive pressure of 2 bar to bleed the hydraulic unit.