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ABS Brake Pump Bleeding

Updated 29 Mar. 2005

Ross-Tech is not responsible for any damage or problems that may result from following these
instructions. They are to be used at your own risk. As always, you should refer to a Factory
Repair Manual for your vehicle!

This procedure details how to bleed the ABS pump when replacing brake fluid.
This procedure is NOT necessary unless your ABS pump has gone completely
dry. For normal brake work including fluid replacement, hose replacement, pad
replacement, etc. this procedure is NOT necessary. Also, this procedure does
not take the place of good ol' fashioned brake bleeding with one person
operating the pedal while the other person opens the bleeder valves one by one
and collects the discharged fluid.

There are certain test conditions that must be met before doing this procedure:

Vehicle must on a lift or safe jack stands with no wheels touching the ground

Ignition should be in the "On" position

Procedure for Bleeding the ABS Brake Pump on VW Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Audi TT:

[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 001
[Go!]

This will trigger the ABS pump to turn on for about 10 seconds. You should hear the fairly loud
pump clicking during this time.

Click the [Done, Go Back] button and you're all set.

Procedure for Bleeding the ABS Brake Pump on VW Passat and Audi A4/S4, A6/S6, and
A8/S8:

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[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 002
[Go!]

This will trigger the ABS pump to turn on for about 10 seconds. You should hear the fairly loud
pump clicking during this time.

Click the [Done, Go Back] button and you're all set.

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