Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 21:08:19 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC
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fwiw ..
it is my understanding that on some audi/vw cars with
ABS brakes ....to bleed the brakes it is neccessary to have vag-com or
some electronic interface. I would expect such on a 2008 Audi.
and you'd think for sure a car like that would have a brake pad warning
light on the dash .
I hope it's not like this ..but I can see the original very dirty dark
brake fluid now.
Not the kind of car you just slap brake pads in let's say.
and as mentioned, it is standard practice to open the bleeder valve when
pushing the pistons back, so as to not push old BF up into the brake
system and ABS unit.
I'll say it needs trouble shooting all right !
On 5/18/2012 8:02 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I don't mind helping anyone so no problem even if not Friday.
>
> What do you really mean by "running out of brakes"? Pads worn to metal or
> pedal to the floor?
> Pads can be changed without need to bleed the brake system although
> especially with ABS I like to open the bleeders while the calipers are being
> retracted so as not to push the fluid back into the system. Even with ABS
> the system can be bleed using conventional methods.
>
> Sounds like something in the hydraulics has failed and some troubleshooting
> may be needed.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jason
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:40 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: OT: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC
>
> It's Friday so I hope this post is acceptable.
>
> Friend of mine is visiting North Carolina and ran out of brakes on his 2008
> Audi A4 Q. He had to drive 2 hrs just to get a set of pads even. He is
> in currently in Robbinsville, NC. A local garage installed them and managed
> to screw up bleeding the system. They do not have a pressure bleeder, and I
> suspect there is air in the ABS unit now. Any one know a qualified shop not
> too far? There is very little pedal pressure (was great before). Multiple
> attempts to manual bleed has not been very successful.
> I was on the phone with him when I heard the mechanic asking where to lift
> the car from even.....<roll eyes>
>
> PM off the list if you have any suggestions. Thanks,
>
> Jason
> 83 Westy in Canada.
>
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