how do you bleed your ABS block?
09-15-2009, 07:48 AM
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how do you bleed your ABS block? how do u bleed the ABS block under the hood. I pulled the motor & unhooked the front brake lines @ the ABS block & now my front brakes are hard as a rock.
09-15-2009, 05:30 PM
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A pressure bleeder is not necessary. If you do consider one, use a diaphragm style bleeder, I don’t suggest the type that is a modified garden bug sprayer.
You easiest method requiring no tools would be the "two man method" or using solo bleeders allowing you to bleed the brakes with one person. If you want the solo bleeders, we offer them on our site in the braking section.
A tech tool isn't necessary if you don’t have access to one. You can cycle the ABS modulator manually, and then re-bleed the brakes to remove the dislodged air bubble.
On a side note, rock hard brakes doesn't sound like you've got air in the lines...it sounds like you either connected something incorrectly or you have an inference in a feeding line.
You easiest method requiring no tools would be the "two man method" or using solo bleeders allowing you to bleed the brakes with one person. If you want the solo bleeders, we offer them on our site in the braking section.
A tech tool isn't necessary if you don’t have access to one. You can cycle the ABS modulator manually, and then re-bleed the brakes to remove the dislodged air bubble.
On a side note, rock hard brakes doesn't sound like you've got air in the lines...it sounds like you either connected something incorrectly or you have an inference in a feeding line.
09-15-2009, 08:03 PM
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I have concerns about the speed bleeders (aka solo bleeders). Some road race folks have reported on track failures of these bleeders, therefore I really can't recommend them.
Personally I've had good luck with pressure bleeding, except for the ABS module. When I replaced my ABS module the only way I was able to finally get all the air out of it was by using a Tech II.
Personally I've had good luck with pressure bleeding, except for the ABS module. When I replaced my ABS module the only way I was able to finally get all the air out of it was by using a Tech II.
09-15-2009, 08:17 PM
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wrong, there was air in it. I slammed my foot on the pedal 2wice & the valve came free then I bleed it like normal & works like it should. thanks for the info ppl
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jack the rear. open the right rear bleeder. start the car, put it in 1st/drive, let it get to idle speed. the ABS block will open when wheel speed is between 6-10 mph. the motive bleeder helps ALOT when doing this. otherwise, itll take hours to totally bleed it. shut the bleeder, turn the motor off. repeat the steps over and over, at each corner.
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I did mine about a month ago. I just started at the back and had a buddy pump the brakes till the fluid came clean. It took about 3 reservoirs full to get the line clean. Then rotated around the car one at a time till they were all done.
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jack the rear. open the right rear bleeder. start the car, put it in 1st/drive, let it get to idle speed. the ABS block will open when wheel speed is between 6-10 mph. the motive bleeder helps ALOT when doing this. otherwise, itll take hours to totally bleed it. shut the bleeder, turn the motor off. repeat the steps over and over, at each corner.
What solenoid opens when you get to the speed suggested?
