Brake Bleed Questions
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Brake Bleed Questions
Ok, long story short I broke a brake line and dumped all of the fluid. I know that I have air in the system because the reservoir went dry. So will a standard brake bleeding procedure take care of my issues or do I need to to and ABS bleed as well? Is there any way for the DIY'er to do a ABS bleed without the scan tool? I never hit the brakes once I realized that the line was broken and the car was only started to get it on and off the trailer then into the garage so I doubt the ABS was ever active. It's my understanding from the service manual that the valves should be closed under normal opperation so I thinking that I don't need to do an ABS bleed????
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Ok, long story short I broke a brake line and dumped all of the fluid. I know that I have air in the system because the reservoir went dry. So will a standard brake bleeding procedure take care of my issues or do I need to to and ABS bleed as well? Is there any way for the DIY'er to do a ABS bleed without the scan tool? I never hit the brakes once I realized that the line was broken and the car was only started to get it on and off the trailer then into the garage so I doubt the ABS was ever active. It's my understanding from the service manual that the valves should be closed under normal opperation so I thinking that I don't need to do an ABS bleed????
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So is there anyway to do the ABS bleed with out having to go to the dealer? I did the wheels tonight and the car seems to have a real firm feel. Haven't gotten it out of the garage yet but it feels pretty good on the stands. What would be a symptom of air in the abs?
