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Offline monk180

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Brake Bleeding Procedure
« on: January 11, 2017, 07:27:52 pm »
Hi Folks,

After having the sensor in the pedal for the ESP fixed, the brake pedal is spongy, and if you press on it firmly for a period of time goes to the floor. Not a good thing if you are braking slowly from high speeds.

I hear that you have to use software to bleed the system by running the ABS pump.

What is this software, and the procedure?

Thanks

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Re: Brake Bleeding Procedure
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2017, 08:16:11 pm »

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Re: Brake Bleeding Procedure
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2017, 10:14:31 pm »
Thanks - yes the brakes to feel better after some ABS / ESP action.

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Re: Brake Bleeding Procedure
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2017, 10:56:30 pm »
See http://www.micksgarage.com/blog/project-gti-how-to-bleed-your-brakes/

Coincidentally, I totally flushed my Touran brake fluid today.
As usual, after running the ABS pump the colour was manky. When I bled the clutch it looked like old engine oil coming out.
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