Changing Brake Fluid - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

♦ -VAS 5234- Brake filling and bleeding equipment
or
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - V.A.G 1869/- with up‐
grade kit and extraction unit -V.A.G 1869/4-
or
♦ -V.A.G 1869- Brake filling and bleeding equipment without up-
grade kit and extraction unit -V.A.G 1869/4-
Bleeding brake system using brake filling and bleeding equipment
-V.A.G 1869- or VAS 5234
Observe instruction manual for -VAS 5234- or for -V.A.G 1869- !
– Connect -V.A.G 1869- or VAS 5234.
– Open bleeder screws in the specified order and bleed brake
calipers (assist as required with pedal pressure).
Bleed sequence for LHD and RHD vehicles
1 - Front left-side brake caliper
2 - Front right-side brake caliper
3 - Rear left-side brake caliper
4 - Rear right-side brake caliper
– Keep bleeding the calipers until clear, foam-free brake fluid
emerges.
– Close bleeder screw.
Caution
Before driving vehicle for the first time, make sure function of
brakes is OK.
7.2

Changing brake fluid

Changing brake fluid
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 4E ; Work descriptions; Changing brake
fluid (every 2 years)
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Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
7. Bleeding brake system
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