Hello HJ readers, I am hoping someone can give me some advise please.
I have lost my trusted independant mechanic and about to arrange a fluid service on my 11 year old Golf
( that I have owned from new).
I know the clutch & brake hydraulics share a common master cylinder.
I obviously want the brake & clutch fluid changed correctly,( not just the brakes bled) however I have concerns about the bleed order of the wheels.
I also would like to know is there any value in changing the hydraulic steering fluid ? the workshop manual indicates just to check the level when cold at a certain mileage.
Having studied my workshop manual it appears that there are two types of hydraulic modules one type (mark 20IE) states start bleeding at the rear wheels, the second type (mark 60) states start bleeding at the front wheels.
I do not want to end up with a messed up ABS module ( I believe they are expensive)
Should I go to VW and pay their extortionate price or would an independant garage know enough get it right first time.?.
I have photographed what I believe is the module, it is 1JO 614517J
my key questions are
1. is it necesssary to change the power steering fluid ? ( it is original)
2. should the clutch be bled first, then the brakes ?
3. how can I establish the bleeding order for the wheels so I can at least ask an independant what bled order he would choose ?
4. does the use of a professional brake bleeding machine negate the occurance of any problems ? eg the bleed order is irrelevant
ps I believe the VW main dealer price for brake fluid change is £60 but I am unclear whether or not this also includes bleeding off the old fluid in the clutch.
Edited by KenC on 10/08/2014 at 16:53
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