Has anyone ever tried the flush their own brake fluid? I am due for a flush but hate to take it back to the dealer. They have done more damage than good as of late so I am trying to avoid them at all costs. I am looking at buying the Mityvac MV6830 to help me. According to the stats, it pulls 26 in. HG (88 kPa). The other question I have is how much vacuum does the dealer use to flush the system? Are there any special considerations to be aware of with the ABS module?
DIY Brake Fluid Flush
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you need to bleed the abs unit with VCDS
VCDS has a function that cycles the ABS pump. I do not know if this is sufficient because it does not cycle the solenoids that I know of. The alternative is to have the truck transported (flatbed) to the dealer and let them flush out the ABS.
I do not think the DOT 4 LV is the reason. You can try regular DOT 4. I use Valvoline DOT 3/4.
I do not think the DOT 4 LV is the reason. You can try regular DOT 4. I use Valvoline DOT 3/4.
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do NOT use silicone based brake fluid (I think dot 5 is silicone based)
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I know on Audis you need to go to a parking lot and do a few tight radius turns in each direction to reset the esp light. I wouldn't rule that out on the Touareg.
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Any idea why?
I see on the Porsche forums with dual brembos they said outside and then inside?
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These work Speed Bleeder Bleeding Brakes Bleeding Motorcycle Brakes Automotive Bleeder Screw Brake Bleeder
Would call them and find out which one fits your Touareg.
Have used these on older VW Passat and worked well, do one corner at a time starting RR,LR,RF,LF.
Only do one corner at a time and don't let fluid level go to low in reservoir.
If you need to cyle ABS pump you will need VCDS or repair shop with equipment to get computer to cycle the pump.
Would call them and find out which one fits your Touareg.
Have used these on older VW Passat and worked well, do one corner at a time starting RR,LR,RF,LF.
Only do one corner at a time and don't let fluid level go to low in reservoir.
If you need to cyle ABS pump you will need VCDS or repair shop with equipment to get computer to cycle the pump.
Thanks for the link.
I'm in france but the speedbleeders you linked seem better priced.
The stahlbus for for 22€ (25$) a piece !!
I will have to check the thread length.
There are 8 of these on the Touareg (V6 3.2).
Part number 8A0615273. Some site list it as compatible with this one 1K0615273A.
If this is correct dimention os 1K0615273A should be the same as 8A0615273:
I'm in france but the speedbleeders you linked seem better priced.
The stahlbus for for 22€ (25$) a piece !!
I will have to check the thread length.
There are 8 of these on the Touareg (V6 3.2).
Part number 8A0615273. Some site list it as compatible with this one 1K0615273A.
If this is correct dimention os 1K0615273A should be the same as 8A0615273:
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I have a Mityvac and tried to use it for brakes once, but it is very fittery in getting it right. Get yourself a Motive Power hand pump that has a good size reservoir. It uses pressure to force the fluid through the system. Much much better than using a vacuum type with a small hand squeeze type which you will be there a very long time bleeding all brake lines. The Motive Power system works much better as you connect the plug to the master cyl and pressurise the system watching the pressure gauge which is fitted to the side. 20-25psi is more than enough. go around starting at the furthest point and open the bleeder screw and release old oil into tube and smaller reservoir. Works effortless. Just make sure to check the main Motive Power reservoir now and again to refill before it gets too low to introduce air (you will have to redo all your bleeding if that happens). I fitted a ¼ turn ball valve to lock off the fluid from the reservoir going to the master cylinder so the Motive Power reservoir can be refilled without draining everything.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
Be careful, if you use the Speedbleeder or Stahlbus bleeder. Do not tighten it too much as the bottom taper can distort and it will leak. I have heard a few horror stories about this type of bleeder. the maximum torque is lower than you really think for that size of bleeder.
I have the motive bleeder and used it once. I want something easier. the speedbleeder idea or the one person bleed idea in the above videos is better and quicker I think.
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