Brake fluid change & bleeding
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Brake fluid change & bleeding
I just bought one of those Mite-Vac kits that you can check both pressue and vacuum. It also lets you bleed brake lines alone.
In the manual it mentions that some ABS systems you may need to release the pressure first. They recommend pumping the brakes 30-40 times.
Does this sound right?
I wanted to replace the brake fluid in the Vette (94) and my truck but now I'm not sure how to proceed??
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: Brake fluid change & bleeding (Aaron71771)
Just bleed it the normal way, do NOT try to bleed the ABS unit, just the four wheels.
I wouldn't try to flush the ABS pump on the later Vettes (94-96). To do it right requires a TECHII scan tool, if you get air in the pump you'll set the ABS light, disable ABS and need a $200 trip to the dealer to resolve the problem.
Eric
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Re: Brake fluid change & bleeding (corvette-pilot)
I am thinking of bleeding the brakes this weekend. Is this easy? and do you have any recommendations as for what to use and what to look out for? Thanks in advance. :cheers:
