Automated bleed that cycles the ABS module valves and pump.
For abs bleed on the 2020+ Subaru Outback, 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: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT).
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.
Launch X-431 PRO lists it as “Brake Air Bleeding (EBB)” (SUBARU V26.80), 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: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT) |
| 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 > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); 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 > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); 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 > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Air Bleeding (EBB)” · SUBARU V26.80 · Checked for model year 2021; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Subaru > Legacy / Liberty / Outback > 2021 > Special Function |
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 | Launch X-431 PRO | MSRP $1,364.07 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake Air Bleeding (EBB)” |
| 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, TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2, Launch X431 CRP919 Max, Launch X431 PROS, 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 Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Launch X-431 PRO · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs Launch X-431 PRO
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 6 · ABS Bleed: 5 · Injector Coding: 6 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 5 · Steering Angle Calibration: 0 · Battery Registration: 0 · Throttle Relearn: 4.
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