2001 Volkswagen Passat Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1781, Fuel Injection
  • 2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 GAS, CC:2771, Fuel Injection, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS, CC:1781, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Conventional Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Scan Tool Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 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 Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Bosch 5 -> Bosch 5.3 -> Brake System Bleed -> Cabrio, Golf, GTI, Jetta & New Beetle -> Coding Control Module -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> EuroVan -> Hydraulic Modulator -> ITT Mark 20 IE -> Passat -> Teves Type 04 -> Teves Type 20
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding procedure.

Component Replacement

Bosch 5.3, ITT Mark 20 and Teves model 20 ABS control modules are coded to the vehicle. Replacement control modules must be coded after installation. Refer to "Coding Control Module" for procedures.

Prior to servicing the ABS system, always turn the ignition off.

The ABS control unit must never be exposed to temperatures greater than 185°F for more than two hours, or 203°F for even short time periods. The ABS control unit must be unplugged if an electric welder is to be used on the vehicle.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Bosch 5 -> Bosch 5.3 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> ITT Mark 20 IE -> Testing -> Teves Type 04 -> Teves Type 20
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The ABS control unit has a permanent fault memory. If fault conditions occur at electrically monitored sensors or components they are stored in memory.

Faults are stored with varying priorities. Solenoid faults have the highest priority and are displayed first. Faults which occur occasionally or sporadic faults have the lowest priority and are displayed last.

Do not drive vehicle with VAG 1551 or equivalent scan tool connected.

  • Connect a suitable scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Refer to Figs. through , for DLC locations and t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Inspection -> Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined in this section.
  • Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
  • Remove brake booster attaching bolts.
  • Disconnect booster pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Reverse pro...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volkswagen Passat AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable -> Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with a radio anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted. Unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.

  • Turn radio On. SAFE and 1000 should be displayed.
  • Enter radio code using first four program station buttons. Security code will appear on display.
  • Depress and hold righthand side of rad...

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