Brake Fluid (Vehicles Older Than 12 Months): Changing; Brake Fluid: Checking Fluid Level - Audi R8 2015 Maintenance Manual

– If there are two bleeder screws on each brake caliper: Working
from outside of rim, apply reversible ratchet -2- and socket
-3- and repeat procedure.
– Refit cap on bleeder screw(s) on brake caliper.
– Repeat procedure on passenger's side.
Step 3 - final steps:
– Close filling lever of brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- .
– Detach filling hose from adapter.
– Unscrew adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
– Check brake fluid level and adjust if necessary (depending on
brake pad wear) ⇒ page 25
– Screw cap onto brake fluid reservoir.
– Operate clutch pedal several times.
– Check pedal pressure and free travel: No more than
pedal travel.
– Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.
– If free travel of brake pedal is greater than specified, or if brake
function is impaired: Check brake system for leaks and renew
brake fluid again.
Note
The bleeder hose must fit tightly on the bleeder screw to pre‐
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vent air from entering the brake system.
In the case of certain wheel combinations, the wheels may
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have to be removed.
With the aid of the tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- ,
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the rear brakes or, depending on version, the front and rear
brakes can be bled without having to remove the wheels.
Use genuine Audi brake fluid; see Electronic parts catalogue
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(ETKA).
Do not reuse brake fluid.
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Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for
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disposal of brake fluid.
3.12 Brake fluid (vehicles older than 12
months): changing
Only applies to vehicles older than 12 months (from date of man‐
ufacture).
Procedure:
– Change brake fluid ⇒ page 21
3.13

Brake fluid: checking fluid level

Table of test values and procedure guidelines:
Type of service:
Delivery Inspection
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Fluid level specification:
Fluid level must be at -max- marking.
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