REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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		Instructions
			eleven Controls, devices and equipment
			Weekly checks and service in a way
			Maintenance
				Technical specifications
				Frequency of service
				Schedule maintenance
				Motor oil
				Changing the oil and oil filter
				Exhaust system check
				Engine cooling system
				Replacing the air filter element
				Checking the V-ribbed belt
				Spark plug
				Replacement of the fuel filter (diesel engines)
				Check of tightness of hoses and fluid leakage
				Belts
				Measurement of deterioration of gear belts on diesel engines
				Transmission / final drive
				Check the front suspension and steering
				Checking the shock absorber
				Check the radiator
				Check the wiring
				Checking the liquid level in the steering amplifier
				brake fluid
					Check brake fluid level
					Replacing brake fluid
				Checking the front brake pads
				Checking the rear brake pads of disc brakes
				Checking the rear brake pads drum brake
				Check of brake hoses
				Check of cables of a manual brake
				Checking the condition of seat belts
				Airbags
				Door Hinge
				Replacement of the dust filter
				Accumulator battery
				Washers
				Wiper
				Check the initial position of the wiper arm
				Replacing the batteries in the remote control key
				Resetting Service-indicator
		Engine
		Cooling system
		Fuel System
		Exhaust system
		Ventilation and heating system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Suspension brackets and power shafts
		Steering
		Wheels and tires
		Brakes
		Body
		Electrical equipment and wiring

printable version

Replacing brake fluid

Location bleeder brake caliper

Brake caliper bleeder valve indicated by the arrow.

Use a wrench to loosen the bleeder

1 - spanner

A warning

Old brake fluid has a darker color than the new.

You must have a 1.5 liter fresh brake fluid DOT 4.

The operation to replace the brake fluid is similar to pumping the brakes operation except that the brake fluid to be released from an old brake fluid.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Open the first bleeder valve and pump the brake pedal as long as the old brake fluid out of the master cylinder.

2. Top up the brake fluid to the MAX mark in the tank and pump again until the bleeder valve in the new brake fluid, and then tighten the bleeder valve.

3. Similarly, bleed the brake contours of other wheels (see. Fig. Location bleeder brake caliper and rice. Use a wrench to loosen the bleeder).

4. If the bleeding does not allow the lowering of the level of brake fluid level is below mark MIN. Otherwise, in the hydraulic brake system air can enter.

5. Check the tightening fittings pumping, set them on the dust caps and wipe traces of a brake liquid.

6. Check the brake system when the vehicle is moving at low speed.

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