Across 2 Subaru vehicles we track, 1 scan tool is verified for ABS Bleed in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 2 of the 2. Function names differ by tool: “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
Commanding the ABS module to cycle its valves and pump so air trapped inside the hydraulic unit can be purged. Usually needed after ABS unit replacement or when the system ran dry.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles).
2020+ Subaru Outback, 2019-2024 Subaru Forester.