Brake Fluid Level, Checking

Brake Fluid Level at Delivery Inspection:

Brake Fluid Level at Inspection Service:

WARNING:

If brake fluid level is below MIN mark -2-, check brake system (repair procedure), before adding brake fluid.

Brake Fluid, Checking Depending on Brake Pad Wear

Brake Fluid Level at Delivery Inspection:

-- At time of delivery inspection, brake fluid level must be at MAX mark -1-.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

To prevent the brake fluid from overflowing from the reservoir, the level must not be over the MAX mark -1-.

Brake Fluid Level at Inspection Service:

Brake fluid level must always be evaluated depending on brake pad wear.

During operation of the vehicle, the brakes are automatically readjusted depending on wear of the brake pads. Because of the adjustment, brake fluid level will be slightly lower as a result.

Recommended brake fluid level when brake pad wear limit has almost been reached:

"At the MIN mark and slightly above it" -2-, "NO TOPPING OFF REQUIRED".

Fig 2: Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Recommended brake fluid level, if brake pads are new or are far from the brake pad wear limit:

"Between the MIN and MAX marks".