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Old 07 Jun 2004, 01:07 pm
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Default Re: Bleeding an ABS Brake System?

G-Man wrote:
> Is this any different than a regular system? I need to do a fluid change.
> I have a Mity-Vac to assist with this. Or is it better left up to someone
> with special equip?
>
> G-Man



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red98 was close, but forgot a couple of things. Before starting, with
engine OFF, step on the brake pedal a few times until you hear / feel
all the vacuum bleed off. Forget the Mity-Vac. It sucks air past the
threads and its very confusing to tell if the air is from inside or
outside the system. Get a helper and put a 2x4 under the pedal to
prevent helper pushing the pedal past the usual range of travel.

Start at closest to reservoir, as directed. Use clear plastic tygon
tubing, and open nipple, say 'down' and helper pushes slowly. Helper
says OK and you close the nipple. You say 'up slowly' and when they get
to the top the helper says 'ready'. You open the nipple and watch the
color of the fluid, and for air. ETC, ETC, Repeat for front right.

Check level in reservoir often, don't SHAKE the bottle of brake fluid,
and don't put any lubricant dino-based on the rubber parts, or on the
bleed nipples of a braking system.

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