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Brake system

Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

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Note Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described.

A pre-pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the ABS hydraulic unit -N55-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-
Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564-

Carry out the following work:

  • On vehicles with 15-inch rims, remove rear wheels.
Note

Adhere strictly to work sequence when bleeding brake system.

  • Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-.
  • Open bleeder valves in specified order and bleed brake calipers.

1 - Front left brake caliper

2 - Front right brake caliper

3 - Rear left brake caliper

4 - Rear right brake caliper

Note Use suitable bleeder hose. It must sit tightly on bleed valve so that no air can enter brake system.
  • Leave bleeder valve of each brake caliper open with bleeder hose fitted until brake fluid discharges free of air bubbles.
Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

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