| A brake bleeder (available at auto parts and Internet | | | | bleeder fitting by turning counter-clockwise. one (1) turn. |
| stores) is used to remove moisture, and expel | | | | Step 18 - The pressure from the pump will force |
| contaminated brake fluid from the brake system. The | | | | discolored and contaminated brake fluid to enter the |
| brake fluid in a VW should be flushed every 24 | | | | drain pan. |
| months or two (2) years. | | | | Step 19 - When there are no noticeable air bubbles |
| Step 1 - Drive the vehicle front wheels onto ramps (2) | | | | and the brake fluid turns "clear", close the brake |
| Step 2 - Place the gear selector in "Park" or "1st Gear". | | | | bleeder fitting. |
| Step 3 - Place wheel chocks behind the two (2) rear | | | | Step 20 - Move the drain pan to the drivers-side rear |
| wheels. | | | | wheel. |
| Step 4 - Place an oil pan under the passenger-side | | | | Step 21 - Repeat the steps above (14 through 19) on |
| rear wheel. | | | | the drivers-side rear wheel. |
| Step 5 - Engage the hood lever lever in the cabin | | | | Step 22 -Move the drain pan to the passenger-side |
| compartment. | | | | front wheel. |
| Step 6 - Raise the engine hood. | | | | Step 23 - Repeat the steps above (14 through 19) on |
| Step 7 - Remove the brake reservoir cap (Yellow) by | | | | the passenger-side front wheel. |
| turning counter-clockwise. | | | | Step 24 - Move the drain pan to the drivers-side front |
| Step 8 - Fill the reservoir with fresh VW Dot 4 brake | | | | wheel. |
| fluid to the fill line. | | | | Step 25 - Repeat the above steps (14 through 19) on |
| Step 9 - Fill the reservoir of the brake bleeder pump | | | | the drivers-side front wheel. |
| with fresh VW Dot 4 brake fluid. | | | | Step 26 - Remove the drain pan, plastic tubing, and |
| Step 10- Attach the plastic tubing (from kit) to the ports | | | | 9mm wrench from under the drivers-side front wheel. |
| of the brake bleeder. | | | | Step 27 - Pour the contaminated brake fluid into a |
| Step 11 - Attach the adapter cap (Red) to the master | | | | plastic container.for recycling. |
| cylinder reservoir by turning clockwise until tight. | | | | Step 28 - Unscrew the adapter cap (Red) by turning |
| Step 12 - Pump the handle of the brake bleeder pump | | | | counter-clockwise. |
| to pressurize the brake system. | | | | Step 29 - Attach the original brake reservoir cap |
| Step 13 - Pump the handle of the pump until a reading | | | | (Yellow) by turning clockwise. |
| between 12 and 15psi is shown on the gauge of the | | | | Step 30 - Remove the hoses to the brake bleeder |
| pump. | | | | and adapter and set pump aside. |
| Step 14 - Place an oil drain pan under the | | | | Step 31 - Have an assistant apply pressure to the |
| passenger-side rear wheel. | | | | brake pedal and check for a firm pedal. |
| Step 15 - Position the body or use a creeper under the | | | | Step 32 - Check for fluid leaks at all four (4) wheels. |
| passenger-side rear wheel. | | | | Step 33 - Close the engine hood. |
| Step 16 - Place a piece of plastic tubing (from kit) on | | | | Step 34 - Remove rear wheel chocks. |
| the brake bleeder fitting. | | | | Step 35 - Back vehicle off ramps. |
| Step 17 - Using a 9mm box wrench, loosen the | | | | Step 36 - Road test vehicle. |