I don't mind helping anyone so no problem even if not Friday.

What do you really mean by "running out of brakes"? Pads worn to metal or
pedal to the floor?
Pads can be changed without need to bleed the brake system although
especially with ABS I like to open the bleeders while the calipers are being
retracted so as not to push the fluid back into the system. Even with ABS
the system can be bleed using conventional methods.

Sounds like something in the hydraulics has failed and some troubleshooting
may be needed.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jason
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: OT: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC

It's Friday so I hope this post is acceptable.

Friend of mine is visiting North Carolina and ran out of brakes on his 2008
Audi A4 Q.   He had to drive 2 hrs just to get a set of pads even.  He is
in currently in Robbinsville, NC.  A local garage installed them and managed
to screw up bleeding the system.  They do not have a pressure bleeder, and I
suspect there is air in the ABS unit now.  Any one know a qualified shop not
too far?  There is very little pedal pressure (was great before).  Multiple
attempts to manual bleed has not been very successful.
I was on the phone with him when I heard the mechanic asking where to lift
the car from even.....<roll eyes>

PM off the list if you have any suggestions.  Thanks,

Jason
83 Westy in Canada.