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Old 11-06-2007, 05:02 PM
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brake bleed W/esp but w/o vag-com.........suggestions?
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Default Old fashion pump/hold works well. I get better results this way on our TT
compare to letting the ABS run (vag-com) or my motive style pressure bleeder(which doesn't work well on our ESP equipped TT which uses a different master and ABS unit from non ESP models)
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Old 11-06-2007, 06:25 PM
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so i can still change it flush it like normal even though i dont have the vag?
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you need vag-com if you have ESP from what ive read.
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My BOSCH/Master Audi Tech source says no.
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pressure bleeder, then go out and get the abs to kick in a few times...should work
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alright, ill give it a shot....thnx
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