FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Brake Fluid






Brake Fluid

Bleeding the braking system on vehicles with ABS is carried out as for vehicles with conventional braking systems.

Only use new brake fluid conforming to US-Norm FMVSS 116 DOT 4.

Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.

Brake fluid is poisonous. Due to its caustic nature, it must also never be brought into contact with paint.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, and must therefore be stored in air-tight containers.

Rinse off any leaking brake fluid using plenty of water.