Hydraulic System: Service Precautions

Bleeding braking system
Bleeding the brake system is described for brake filler/bleeder unit VAS 5234.

Note:
^ Bleeding the braking system on vehicles with ABS is carried out as for vehicles with conventional braking systems.
^ Only use new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
^ Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.
^ Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.
^ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should always be stored in air tight containers.
^ Rinse off spillages, by using plenty of water.