COLD Audi Ad 2015 > , Audi Ad China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > Brake system - Edition 03.2019 Even minute quantities of mineral oil coming into contact with a seal or sleeve will affect the component and could impair brake operation. The consequences of a contaminated brake system only become apparent months later,.and then give rise to greater expenses, particularly in vehicles equipped with ABS. A. Sleeve (griginal size) B - Sleeve (swWolléh dUe'to tortactwith mineral ol) Fluld fs toxe - health risk, ‘Summary of the above mentioned points: @ Always keep brake fluid containers properly sealed. This is the only way of preventing contamination by oll, dirt, cleaning agents or moisture, @ Brake fluid containers should be kept completely separate from oils (including hydraulic fluid) and cleaning agents to pre- vent any mixture of fluids or even filing of the brake system with an incorrect fluid, Rik of injury from escaping brake fluid ‘Skin can suffer irritation or injuries. = Put on protective gloves. ‘+ Seal off open brake hoses and lines with plugs from engine bung set - VAS 6122- + Always keep brake fluid in sealed airtight containers. oO Escaping brake fluid can cause the vehicle to become dirty and may damage the paintwork, Rinse off brake fluld splllages Immediately using plenty of water, + Use only new brake fluid. + Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for disposal 6.2 Bleeding hydraullc system "6.2.1 Bleedin lle system with brake fil squipment’, page 178 +2°6.2.2 Bleeding hydraule system without brake fling and bleed. ing equipment", page 181 621 Bleeding hydraulic system with brake filling and bleeding equipment ‘ The brake system on this vehicle has a frontirear spilt. Front axle (left and right) @ Rear axle (left and right) bleedin 178 Rep. 9:47- Brakes hydraulicsAudi A4 2015 > , Audi Ad China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > GOTD. # Bleeding of the hydraulic system is described using brake fil- ing and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- # Apressure of 2 bar is required to bleed the ABS hydraulic unit ~N55- ‘Special tots and workshop equipment required # Brake filing and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- with adapter = VAS 5234/1A- © Tob setfér brake bidéding \VAS 6564- Procedure + Wheels removed > Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres Note: Make sure brake fluid reservoir is always full (but not above the "MAX" mark). = Fill brake fluid reservoir up to "MAX" mark. Brake system - Edition 03.2019 VAS 5234 VAS 6564 — 6. Hysraute system 179GOOD Audi A4 2015 > , Audi A4 China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > Brake system - Edition 03.2019 = Connect brake filing and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- = Screw adapter - VAS 5234/1A- onto brake fluid reservoir. = Set correct pressure on -VAS §234- > operating instructions for -VAS 5234-. — Dgtiich protective Cap3"rom bleeder screw -1- on brake caliper, - Connecthose»2- of bleeder bottle Note: Use ‘appropriate bleeder hose: It must sit tightly on the-blesder screw so that no air can enter the brake system, Each front brake caliper has two bleeder screws. Bleed brake caliper at each bleeder screw. Bleeding sequence 1- Outer brake caliper (front left)-not steel version brakes 1LA 1B 2- Inner brake caliper (front left) 3+ Outer brake caliper (front right) « not steel version brakes: ALAILB 4- Inner brake caliper (front right) 5- Rear left brake caliper 6- Rear right brake caliper - With bleeder hose attached, leave bleeder screw open until the brake fluid which emerges is clear and free of bubbles. = Press brake pedal § times to assist bleeding process. ~ Tighten bleeder screw, detach bleeder hose and fit dust cap on bleeder screw. — Repeat bleeding procedure in stated sequence at other brake calipers. 180 Rep. o-47-Brakes- hydraulesAudi A4 2015 > , Audi Ad China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > GOTD. Brake system - Edition 03.2019 = Fill brake fluid reservoir up to “MAX" mark (depending on de- gree of pad wear) and screw on filler cap. + To prevent brake fluid from overflowing from the reservoir, the brake fluid level must not be above the “MAX” mark. - Start engine and check brake pedal travel and brake pedal pressure, = Inthe event of excessive pedal travel, check brake system for leaks and/or repeat bleeding procedure. + Perform road test after completion of bleeding. At least one ABS control operation must be applied at all four wheels. ‘Accident risk due to Insufficient braking effect. - Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle {s driven on the road, Changing brake flild = Maintenance ; Booklet 830; Maintenance work: Changing brake flukd Tightening torques @ 2°.1 Exploded view - front brakes", page 38 ‘© 32.1 Exploded view - rear brakes", page 105 6.2.2 _ Bleeding hydraullc system without brake filling and bleeding equipment @ The brake system on this vehicle has a front/rear split. Front axle (left and right) ‘Rear axle (lft and right) ‘Spectal tools and workshop equipment required @ Reservoir -1- 6. Hysraute system 1841GOOD Audi A4 2015 > , Audi A4 China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > Brake system - Edition 03.2019 Tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564- VAS 6564 —— “atifyt Procedure + Wheels removed =, Running gear, axles, steering; Rep... 44;; Wheels, tytes . Note: Make sure brake fluid reservoir is always full = Fill brake fluid reservoir up to “MAX” mark. 182 Rep. o:47-Brakes- hydraulesAudi A4 2015 > , Audi Ad China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > GRID Brake system - Edition 03.2019 = Detach protective cap -3- from bleeder screw -1- on brake caliper. = Connect hose -2- of bleeder bottle. Note: Use appropriate bleeder hose. It must sit tightly on the bleeder screw so that no air can enter the brake system, Each front brake caliper has two bleeder screws. Bleed brake caliper at each bleeder screw. Bleeding sequence 1- Outer brake caliper (front left) -not steel version brakes 1LA/ 18 2+ Inner brake caliper (front left) 3- Outer brake caliper (front right) - not steel version brakes. 1LAILB 4 Inner brake caliper (front right) 5- Rear left brake caliper 6+ Rear right brake caliper — Build up pressure in brake system by pumping brake pedal. Note: Pres brake pedal slowly (avoid formation of bubbles. ~\Once pressure has bull Up, Keep brake pedal depressed. — OBEn biéSder'SCrew With hose of bleeder bottle attached until pressure has dissipated (pedal sags). ~ Keep’ pedal depressed anid'close bleeder screw! ~P°Ralease blake pddal afd Wait abjptox.'2 gbonde'to allow brake fluid to,flow in from brake fluid reservoir, — Repeat procedure until emerging brake fluid is clear and free from bubbles. ~ Tighten bleeder screw, detach bleeder hose and fit protective cap on bleeder screw. — Repeat bleeding procedure in stated sequence at other brake calipers. 6. Hydraute system 183CODD Audi A4 2015 > , Audi Ad China 2016 > , Audi AS 2016 > Brake system - Edition 03.2019 — Fill brake fluid reservoir up to “MAX” mark (depending on de- gree of pad wear) and screw on filler cap. + To prevent brake fluid from overflowing from the reservoir, the brake fluid level must not be above the "MAX" mark. = Start engine and check brake pedal travel and brake pedal pressure, = Inthe event of excessive pedal travel, check brake system for leaks and/or repeat bleeding procedure, ‘Accident risk due to Insufficient braking effect. — Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road. Changing brake fluld =» Maintenance ; Booklet 830 ; Maintenance work; Changing brake fluld Tightening torques @ 211 Exploded view - front brakes’, page 38 © 22.1 Exploded view - rear brakes’, page 105 63 Leak test ‘Special tools and workshop equipment required © Tester for brake pressure regulator - V.A.G 1310A- VAG 1310A Brake Pedal actuator - V.ALG 1869/2- VAG 1869/2 High-pressure test: + Make sure that the brake system (master cylinder, brake ho- Ses, brake lines and brake calipers) works properly and is free of leaks, — Unscrew bleeder screw at one of the front brake calipers. Connect tester for brake pressure regulator - V.A.G 1310A- and bleed, 184. Rep. o:47- Brakes hydraulics