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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

  • 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 L4 DIESEL, CC:1896, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116
  • 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1781, Fuel Injection
  • 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection
  • 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1984, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Conventional Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Scan Tool Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS

Conventional Bleed

  • Connect suitable bottle with transparent hose to each wheel.
  • Pump brake pedal several times, then hold.
  • Open and close bleeder screw, then release pedal.
  • Bleed brake system using the following sequence:
    • Righthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
    • Lefthand rear caliper/wheel cylinder.
    • Righthand front caliper.
    • Lefthand front caliper.
  • Repeat procedure until brake fluid flows without air bubbles.

Pressure Bleed

  • Connect brake filling and bleeding unit tool No. US 1116, or equivalent.
  • On models equipped with brake pressure re...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> EuroVan -> Except EuroVan
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake Pressure Regulator

Except EuroVan

The brake pressure regulator is mounted on a bracket and operates by a spring attached to the rear axle.

Inspect with vehicle empty of occupants and the fuel tank full.

  • Firmly depress brake pedal once, with vehicle on the ground.
  • Release pedal suddenly and ensure lever on pressure regulator lever moves.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bleeder screw on lefthand front caliper and connect gauge tool No. US 1016, or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on righthand rear wheel cylinder or caliper and connect gauge tool.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleedi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Siphon brake fluid from reservoir, then disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and electrical connectors from brake lamp switches.
  • Remove master cylinder to firewall or brake booster attaching nuts, then the master cylinder and se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Beetle AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Volkswagen Beetle cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Pressure Regulator -> EuroVan -> Except EuroVan
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake Pressure Regulator

Except EuroVan

The brake pressure regulator is mounted on a bracket and operates by a spring attached to the rear axle.

Inspect with vehicle empty of occupants and the fuel tank full.

  • Firmly depress brake pedal once, with vehicle on the ground.
  • Release pedal suddenly and ensure lever on pressure regulator lever moves.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bleeder screw on lefthand front caliper and connect gauge tool No. US 1016, or equivalent.
  • Remove bleeder screw on righthand rear wheel cylinder or caliper and connect gauge tool.
  • Bleed both hoses and gauges with bleedi...

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