Brake System Questions - Replacing Front Calipers/Lines

[WHT13AR]

Im putting Macan 345's on the front. I have all the parts ready to go including new jounce lines. I've read several things about bleeding for this car. I have plenty of experience with brakes, bleeding and replacing things, not the issue.

Info I have so far:

There is a VCDS process for bleeding the ABS module. (?) Do I need to do this? (thinking not...)

I read that if you depress the brake pedal prior to opening the lines, there will be very little gravity drainage. Seems strange but... read here

If I minimize the drainage, I can just do a standard pedal style bleed and be fine.

Also, DOT 4 is the correct fluid? I bought Pentosin.

Thanks. Just looking to do this right the first time.

[Waffles_s4]

Im putting Macan 345's on the front. I have all the parts ready to go including new jounce lines. I've read several things about bleeding for this car. I have plenty of experience with brakes, bleeding and replacing things, not the issue.

Info I have so far:

There is a VCDS process for bleeding the ABS module. (?) Do I need to do this? (thinking not...)

I read that if you depress the brake pedal prior to opening the lines, there will be very little gravity drainage. Seems strange but... read here

If I minimize the drainage, I can just do a standard pedal style bleed and be fine.

Also, DOT 4 is the correct fluid? I bought Pentosin.

Thanks. Just looking to do this right the first time.

As long as you dont make my previous mistake of pumping the brakes while the line is open ( a natural habit when I get in the driver seat), you wont really need to bleed the ABS module. Once you disconnect the brake line, put a plastic cap to stop the dripping, and make sure the reservoir is always to the full mark. In my case, I had to do tons of bleeding and ABS bleeding because there was basically air pockets all over the font lines. Took for EVER to take most out, and I still see some bubbles a year later....

Once you put in the new calipers, just bleed as usual, it would take a while so I would buy a power bleeder to do it.

I always buy brake fluid from the dealer, dont take chances with that.

[Waffles_s4]

After the first bleed, or when brake fluid comes out 100% clear, you can recycle the brake fluid for the next bleeds. Get like 3 bottles and go from there. Just avoid air exposure, leave all bottles closed, etc

[Chillaxin]

If you empty the old fluid from the reservoir, you need to bleed the ABS module. If you have OBD11 or VCDS its easy to do.