KeysZ28

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Okay, well I tried to do a seach but didn't find anything so if anyone knows a link or could help me with this that would be great .... My question is I'm removing my rear end and needing to remove the brake lines. My haynes manual says that I need a Tech-1 or T-100 scan tool to bleed the brake lines? Do I need to take the car to a dealier like it says or is there a trick you guys know or can I rent this tool?


Thanks for your help,
Braden

Badazz 97 TA

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I never had issues doing it the old fashion way. Depress the brake pedal while someone cracks open the bleeder.

KeysZ28

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so it wont screw up the traction control then? If thats the case thats great. Any idea what the tool is for then if you can bleed everything with out it?

KeysZ28

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Anyone else have any input on this just want make sure I don't need this tool before I do this cause its a dealer tool and really don't want to have to take it to the dealership

RamAir95TA

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I've always bled mine the old-fashioned way with no problems.

KeysZ28

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and you have traction control?

RamAir95TA

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TCS doesn't have anything to do with the braking system.

KeysZ28

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Hmmm I wonder why it says not to do this any ideas? thank you both very much for your help it is greatly appreciated

MasterTomos

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Im not sure why it would have old-fashioned bleeders on the brakes if you aren't supposed to do it that way. Ive never had a problem doing them no traction control tho, however idk why thatd be a problem.

KeysZ28

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I don't know either thats why I figured I would ask here and see what everyone else was doing. Oh well im just gonna pull it apart and see what happens if it explodes and kills everyone in the neighborhood i'll just blame it on faulty info recieved on Ls1tech lol. All seriousness i'll just take it to the dealer if I have to no biggie

Ralls

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The only thing I can see the scan tool doing is individually activate solenoids inside the ABS block to make sure all the air is bleed out of the system. At least that's what I have seen other manufactures do. But NO ONE does it this way. Bleeding the brakes with a vacuum bleeder or the old fashioned way works.

shbox

I'd use a Mityvac or similar. Easy, one man job. Keep the M/C full as you bleed. As long as you don't mess with the brake pedal while the lines are open, you should not introduce any other air into the system (just what you have open on the rear).

KeysZ28

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Ic ic well that makes sense, I just wasnt sure what it was or what even needed for lol. Thanks for all the info again, from first post to last