Automated bleed that cycles the ABS module valves and pump.
For abs bleed on the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester, 5 tools we track are confirmed in maker coverage lists.
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S lists it as “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” (Above Subaru_V2.90), checked against model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S).
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro lists it as “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” (Above Subaru_V5.00), checked against model year 2021.
Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 lists it as “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” (Above Subaru_V5.00), checked against model year 2021.
Autel MaxiCheck MX900 lists it as “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” (Above Subaru_V2.90), checked against model year 2021.
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 lists it as “Brake Air Bleeding”, checked against model year 2021.
The other 8 tools are not yet verified for this job on this vehicle, which is not the same as unsupported.
| Tool | Status | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-16 “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” · Above Subaru_V2.90 · Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
| Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” · Above Subaru_V2.90 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” · Above Subaru_V5.00 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” · Above Subaru_V5.00 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Air Bleeding” · Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > Special Function (sub-function list) |
4 tools are listed as Supported (not just partial) for ABS bleed on this vehicle and have a cited price. Cheapest first:
| # | Tool | Price | Maker's function name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | $479 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” |
| 2 | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | $559 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” |
| 3 | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | $799 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake Air Bleeding” |
| 4 | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | $1,569 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” |
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is $80 cheaper than the next Supported option. Prices are cited list prices and change often; partial and unverified tools are left out of this ranking.
Same tool, other Subaru vehicles: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S ABS bleed on Subaru · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro ABS bleed on Subaru
Not yet verified (8): Autel MaxiSys MS980, TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite, Launch X431 CRP919 Max, Launch X431 PROS, Launch X-431 PRO, XTOOL D7, XTOOL D8, Foxwell NT809. Not yet verified is not the same as unsupported.
Head-to-head for this job: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 7 · ABS Bleed: 5 · Injector Coding: 7 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 5 · Steering Angle Calibration: 0 · Battery Registration: 0 · Throttle Relearn: 4.
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