Innova 7111: How to perform ABS Bleeding Function

Purpose:

To guide you on how to perform the ABS Bleeding function while using the Innova 7111 Tablet.

Introduction

Today, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a standard safety system in most modern vehicles. This system is responsible for the brake pumping process, so you can focus on controlling vehicle safety during an emergency situation. The system is designed to inhibit the wheels from locking, during sudden braking.

Air can get into the brake system circuit during any ABS maintenance or repair, such as replacing calipers, master cylinders, wheel pistons, or any hoses and lines. Air in the system causes slowed response by your brake because the air bubble in your brake circuit will be compressed before the brake fluid starts to be compressed. This will give you a spongy soft feeling on the brake pedal.

So, you must perform the ABS Bleeding procedure to ensure your system has no air bubbles. This article will show you how to perform ABS Bleeding with Innova 7111 in a 2014 Buick Regal 2.4L.

Procedures

Step 1 - Connect the Innova 7111 Tablet scanner to the vehicle, open the App, and select "Workshop Tools"

First, connect the Innova 7111 Tablet scanner to your vehicle's OBD connector.

Open the Innova application. The application collects: VIN, vehicle information, and odometer automatically.

Next, select the "Workshop Tools" section.

Step 2 - Select "ABS Bleeding"

The application shows the list of functions available for your vehicle.

Select the "ABS Bleeding" function.

Step 3 - Select "EBCM - Electronic Brake Control Module"

Select the systems (ECUs) managing this function to do the reset. Then, wait for the Innova 7111 to send the reset request to your vehicle.

Step 4 - Select "Automated Brake Bleed"

Select the "Automated Brake Bleed".

Note: The ABS Bleeding function name can vary between manufacturers. The procedure below is only an example of a 2014 Buick Regal 2.4L.

Step 5 - Select "Next" then "Perform"

Read and follow the screen instructions.

Select "Next" to enter the next step.
Again, read and follow the screen instructions and select ''Perform'' to enter the next step.

Step 6 - Follow the screen instructions and prompts to perform and complete the bleed process on the first wheel

Continue reading and following the screen instructions.

Open the bleeder screw at the Right Front wheel.

Select "Next" to send the command to perform the procedure.
Wait for the Innova 7111 scan tool to complete the bleeding function on the Right Front wheel.
Select "Next" to confirm you have retightened the bleeder screw and end the ABS Bleeding for the Right Front wheel. Repeat this procedure for the other wheels.

Step 7 - Select 'Exit'

Select 'Exit' to end the ABS Bleeding.

Summary

In modern cars, ABS is a vital system for safety, after every maintenance or repair to this system, you must perform the ABS Bleeding function to ensure there is no air in your system.

Note: The above procedure is for the ABS Bleeding function in the 2014 Buick Regal 2.4L using the Innova 7111. The Innova 7111 supports a variety of manufacturers.