ABS exercise
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
ABS exercise
I tried a search, but didn't find this info, so.... How long do you need to run the ABS motor when flushing the brake fluid to get that fluid cleaned out too? Also how can you remove the old fluid from the front part of the master reservoir? I thought about removing the reservoir, but then the fluid still left in the front part would make a mess. I removed what I could out of the reservoir, then ran the ABS pump for maybe 60 seconds and bled the fluid from each caliper. It was hard to tell when only fresh fluid was coming out the bleeder because the color didn't change much. I used about 1 1/2 liters. Sound about right?
Thanks
Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Dorr MI
I think I used about a liter when I did mine. I didn't mess with running the abs though. I was told the only way to get a good bleed on that was with a Tech 2.
When I bleed the brakes I use different color fluids, that way you know when the new stuff is coming through. I use this from Strano racing, http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=194&ModelID=7
One is blue, the other amber. Makes it easy to tell.
When I bleed the brakes I use different color fluids, that way you know when the new stuff is coming through. I use this from Strano racing, http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=194&ModelID=7
One is blue, the other amber. Makes it easy to tell.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
Thanks, I will try the colored fluid. I heard about it, but didn't have any at the time. I did use my Tech 2 to run the ABS, thought it would be good to work it once in a while any way.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Niagara Falls ON
I searched everywhere and couldn't find it. I have the C5 service manual on another computer. I will check it later and let you know.
There are posts on the forum for where you can get a copy of the manual as a download. A great resource!
There are posts on the forum for where you can get a copy of the manual as a download. A great resource!
