Brake System And Shock Absorbers, Visually Inspecting For Leaks And Damage

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, and 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the following components for leaks and damages:

Brake master cylinder
Brake booster (with ABS: hydraulic unit)
Brake pressure regulator
Brake caliper
Shock absorber (only during Inspection)
Dust caps on the brake fluid bleeder valves (must be present)
Caps on guide bushings (must be present)

-- Make sure the brake hoses are not twisted.

-- Make sure that no brake hose must touch any vehicle components at the maximum steering angle.

-- Check all brake hoses for chafing, porosity and cracks.

-- Check the brake lines for corrosion.

-- Check brake connections and mounts for proper seating, leakages and corrosion.

-- Check the brake lines and brake hoses for correct placement and attachment in the brackets.

WARNING:

Correct any malfunctions (repair procedure).