I have the A5G CD-ROM and the documented brake bleed sequence is contradictory in several sections of the manual. What is the correct bleed sequence for this car, and will the manual get updated? Thanks.

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Volkswagen > GTI, Rabbit > 2006-2007

Brake System

47 - Brakes - Hydraulic components Bleeding braking system

Description covers bleeding of brake system using the
brake filler bleeder unit VAS 5234.

Note:
Bleeding the braking system on vehicles with ABS is
carried out as for vehicles with conventional braking
systems.

Only use new brake fluid conforming to US-Norm FMVSS 116
DOT 4.
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Make your own VAS 5234:

http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/bleeder/index.htm

What are the contradictions?

If you need to bleed the ABS valves & pump... there is
slightly more to it.

As long as you have a firm brake pedal where the stroke does not decrease after a couple a strokes you should have done the job.

I would start doing it the conventional way and see what happens. You can always go back and try a different sequence.

Late in replying, but valid nonetheless. I know the Jetta is a whole different car, but the comment by AUTOBAHN is contradicting my manual. My manual is Volkswagen Jetta Service Manual 2005-2010 Models. On page 47-3 (Brakes-Hydraulic), Bleeding Brakes states the following (verbatim):

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"The design of the ABS hydraulic unit requires that brakes be bleed in
the following (non-traditional) order:

• left front brake
• right front brake
• left rear brake
• right rear brake

If this order is not followed, proper bleeding cannot be ensured."
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By looking at an exploded view of the ABS hydraulic components on page 45-5 (Antilock Brakes ABS), I found the ABS hydraulic unit to look like a Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valve (Electrically Operated-Hydraulically Controlled). These EHSV's are responsible for porting hydraulic fluid to actuators, or in the case of ABS to the individual Brake Calipers which actuate the pistons onto the pads. Anyway, I used to repair and test Brake Servovalves for the A320 & B747 aircraft. These Brake Servovalves are responsible for restoring or removing hydraulic system pressure as necessary to the brake systems, normal & alternate, as necessary so that wheel skid is prevented while maintaining sufficient braking pressure for optimal stopping power. It is the equivalent of ABS on a vehicle, but on aircraft it's called "Anti-Skid". My point is that when I would test these, BLEEDING PROCEDURE is very important, the system/component must be free from air before a full scale test is performed (or normal use). Trying to operate a Servo Valve with air in it will not only make it operate in unwarranted ways, but it will also run an exponential risk of damage to the Servo Valve itself, it is after all a precision compoenent. Bottom line, procedure is important and the idea of bleeding the caliper furthest from the master brake cylinder and working your way towards it does not coincide with what is in my 2005-2010 VW Jetta Service Manual quoted above, which is actually the exact opposite in direction. With all that said, I can see why using the diagnostic scan tool, VAS 5051, is also important.