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Inspection service:

- Always consider brake pad wear when checking
brake fluid level. When driving, a slight drop in
brake fluid level results from normal wear and
automatic adjustment of brake pads.

- If brake fluid level is at minimum marking or
slightly above, brake pads are close to wear
limit, it is not necessary to add fluid.

- If brake pads are new or well away from wear
limit, brake fluid level must be between min. and
max. markings.

- If brake fluid level has dropped below min.
marking, check brake system before adding
brake fluid.
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Brake fluid, changing


WARNING!

Use only new brake fluid conforming to US
Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4. Genuine VW,
Audi brake fluid conforms to this
specification.
Brake fluid is poisonous. Do not ingest brake
fluid. Wash thoroughly with soap and water if
brake fluid comes into contact with the skin.

CAUTION!
Do not let brake fluid come into contact with
paint because of its caustic effect
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from
surrounding air and should a/ways be stored
in airtight containers.
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact
with fluids containing mineral oils or
gasoline cleaning products.
Mineral oils damage plugs and seals of the
brake system.
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CAUTION!
Note:
Please observe waste disposal requirements. - Connect Brake Bleeder US 1116 to brake fluid reservoir. Use adapter -
1-, plastic fitting VAG 1238 B/2, seal -3-, and connector -4-.
- Use a suction bottle to draw off as much brake fluid as possible.
Do not use cleaning cloths that have been contaminated by
mineral oils for cleaning brake filling and bleeder fittings. Do not re-use extracted brake fluid.
- Install and adjust brake pedal depressor between driver's seat and
brake pedal.
- Open bleeder fittings and pump in fresh fluid forcing out appropriate
amount of used brake fluid.
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Sequence:
Brake calipers Brake fluid quantity which
must flow out of brake
calipers:
rear right approx. 0.3 liters (0.32 qt)
rear left approx. 0.3 liters (0.32 qt)
front right approx. 0.2 liters (0.21 qt)
front left approx. 0.2 liters (0.21 qt)
Total quantity: 1 liter (1.06 qt)

- Disconnect Brake Bleeder US 1116 from brake
fluid reservoir and remove brake pedal
depressor.

- Check pedal pressure and free travel at brake
pedal.


Max. free travel: 1/3 of pedal travel.
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Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 Connecting

- Move shift lever into position "P" or "N" and
apply parking brake (vehicles with Automatic
Transmissions).

- Open rear ashtray (center console) and remove Data Link Connector
(DLC) cover.

Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Programming - With ignition turned OFF connect Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 to DLC
with Adapter Harness VAG 1551/3.
- Turn ignition ON.
- Press key -1- for "Rapid Data Transfer" mode.
- Press keys -1- and -7- for address word "Dash Panel Insert"; confirm
with key -Q-.
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Advance program with key.- Press keys -1- and -0- for "Adaptation" function; confirm with key -Q-.
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