2013 A8 brake bleed/flush

Hi guys,
I was just about to do a brake fluid flush on my '13 A8 and someone told me that I need to use the VCDS for this procedure. Is that true? I thought it was just a matter of using the power bleeder to push fluid through the system and open the bleeder valves on each caliper. What would i be using the VCDS for?

Good question. A scan tool is generally not needed unless the reservoir has been allowed to run dry or certain components such as the ABS pump or valve body have been replaced.

-Uwe-

Thanks for clarifying it for me , Uwe. Nothing's been replaced and the reservoir has never been below the "full" mark... All I'm doing is the 2 year flush like Audi recommends. Do you suggest flushing the ABS pump as well, or would a regular flush be OK?

fcraciun said:

Thanks for clarifying it for me , Uwe. Nothing's been replaced and the reservoir has never been below the "full" mark... All I'm doing is the 2 year flush like Audi recommends. Do you suggest flushing the ABS pump as well, or would a regular flush be OK?

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My personal opinion is that a regular flush is sufficient.

-Uwe-