Changing Brake Fluid - Volkswagen Touareg 2010 Maintenance Manual

Touareg 2010 ➤ , Touareg 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 02.2019
♦ Presence of caps on guide bushes
– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle
components when steering is at full lock.
– Check brake hoses for abrasion, porosity and brittleness.
– Check brake lines for corrosion.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
leaks and corrosion.
– Check brake lines and brake hoses for correct seating and
attachment in retainers.
WARNING
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.10

Changing brake fluid

Instructions for use and safety
Procedure for changing brake fluid.
4.10.1 Operation and safety notes
WARNING
♦ For hybrid vehicles, visually inspect the hybrid-relevant
components in the work area.
♦ In the event of conspicuous findings or uncertainties, con‐
tact your responsible high-voltage technician or specialist
electrician!
♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that
contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Min‐
eral oils damage the seals and boots in the brake system.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. In addition, due to its corrosive
nature, it must not come into contact with paint.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs mois‐
ture from the ambient air and should therefore always be
stored in air-tight containers.
♦ Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.
♦ Do not reuse drained (used) brake fluid.
♦ Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Caution
For this vehicle only brake fluid VW 501 14 -B 000 750- must
be used.
4.10.2 Procedure, changing brake fluid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
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