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    Established Member Two Rings vw754's Avatar
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    Brake fluid change on s3 8v

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    I have a brake bleeder, any tips on doing the brake fluid change?
    Do all wheels need be off the ground or can I do rear first then jack car up at front afterwards?
    I've read somewhere I need vcds too??

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    From the manual....

    6.2 Hydraulic System, Standard Bleeding
    ⇒ “6.2.1 Hydraulic System, Standard Bleeding with Brake Charger/
    Bleeding Unit”, page 166
    ⇒ “6.2.2 Hydraulic System, Bleeding without Brake Charger/
    Bleeding Unit”, page 167
    6.2.1 Hydraulic System, Standard Bleeding
    with Brake Charger/Bleeding Unit
    Special tools and workshop equipment required
    ♦ Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit - VAS5234- with Brake Bleeder
    Adapter - VAS5234/1-
    ♦ Brake Bleeding Tool Set - VAS6564-
    Note
    ♦ The bleeding of hydraulic system using the Brake Charger/
    Bleeder Unit - VAS5234- is described.
    ♦ A positive pressure of 2 bar required to bleed the ABS Hydraulic
    Unit - N55- .
    Procedure
    – Connect the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit - VAS5234- .
    – Remove the protective cap on brake caliper bleeder screw and
    attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose to the bleeder screw.
    Note
    Use suitable bleeder hose. It must seat tightly on the bleed screw
    so that no air can enter the brake system.
    Bleeding sequence
    1 - Left front brake caliper
    2 - Right front brake caliper
    3 - Left rear brake caliper
    4 - Right rear brake caliper

    – With bleeder bottle hose attached, leave bleeder valve open
    long enough that brake fluid exits without bubbles.
    – Tighten the bleeder screw, remove the bleeder hose and connect
    put the cap on the bleeder screw.
    – Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for
    the other brake calipers.
    – Fill the brake fluid reservoir under consideration of brake pad
    wear up to the max marking and screw on the fuel cap.
    – Start the engine and check the brake pedal travel and pressure.
    – If the pedal travel is too long, check the brake system for leaks
    and repeat the bleeding procedure, if necessary.
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