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bleeding anti lock brakes???

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Old 05-17-2005, 10:31 PM
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bleeding anti lock brakes???

hey guys! how hard is it to bleed anti lock brakes? just put on front pads and the brakes are soft, i'll be changing the rear soon and would like to bleed the system. thanks...
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 12:20 AM
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it's no different than a non-abs system. make sure to do it in this order:

right rear
left rear
right front
left front

oh, also keep an eye on the reservoir and don't let it get too low... and don't leave the cap off it because brake fluid loves moisture and it pulls it out of the air.

good luck!
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 07:48 AM
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thanks alot i'll be doing that later...
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 09:20 PM
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Check this site out. I made one of these and it works great.
Pressure Brake Bleeder
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 05:53 PM
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just want to thank everyone for their help, i bled my brakes and everything is tight this board saved me so much $$$$$!!!!
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 09:35 PM
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Matt03Expy, I like your power brake bleader and its on the list to build. I replaced my clutch master cylinder today and now have a spare cap that will be made into a adapter also.
 
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