Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Hydraulic system

Note: only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard 501 14. Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive — it must never contact hybrid Volkswagen Golf Mk7 paintwork.

General notes on brake fluid Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).   Note Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the ambient air and should therefore always be stored in air-tight containers. Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.

Changing brake fluid

• Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
• Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
• Pre-bleeding brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-
• Testing for leaks

Questions & answers

Hydraulic system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What GTE hydraulic topics are covered?

Standard bleeding, subsequent bleeding, -VX70- pre-bleeding (unique to GTE) and leak testing.

Work instructions

Unbolt relevant brake line at brake caliper or wheel brake cylinder; catch escaping brake fluid and dispose of this as per regulations.   &nb ...

Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure

  Note Bleeding the hydraulic system using brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- is described. A pre-pressure of 2 ...

Other materials:

• Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
• Pre-bleeding brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-
• Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
• Testing for leaks
• Removing and installing plenum chamber cover