Bleeding Sequence

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2018 Audi S6, 2018 Audi A6 Quattro, 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi S6, and 2017 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1 - Left Front Brake Caliper

2 - Right Front Brake Caliper

3 - Left Rear Brake Caliper

4 - Right Rear Brake Caliper

NOTE:

It must be bled on each bleeder screw. Bleed the brake caliper with two bleed screws first on the inner screw.

-- Leave the bleed screw open, with container hose connected, until brake fluid flows out clear and free of air bubbles.

-- Press brake pedal five times to assist the bleeding procedure.

-- Tighten the bleed screw, remove the bleeder hose and place the dust cap on the bleed screw.

-- Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for the remaining brake calipers.

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir under consideration of brake pad wear up to the "MAX" mark and screw on the fuel cap.

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid up to the "max" mark.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Screw down the reservoir.

-- Start the engine and check the brake pedal travel and pressure.

-- If the pedal travel is too long, check the brake system for leaks or repeat the bleeding procedure.

NOTE:

A road test must be performed after bleeding. During this, at least one ABS regulation must be performed at all four wheels!