Automated ABS brake bleed didn't fix soft pedal
#1
Melting Slicks
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Automated ABS brake bleed didn't fix soft pedal
Long story short I got air in my abs module after adding z06 brakes
I acquired a snap on tool that can do an abs bleed. I followed the steps to the T. Still had a soft pedal. Only thing I didn't do was used a pressurized bleeder.
I then filled up my motive pressure bleeder and made sure there was pressure and constant fluid and repeated the bleed with no luck.
I tried again with above steps and made sure both bleeder valves were open on each caliper when they needed to be open. Brake pedal is really firm during test. I start the car, apply brakes and almost to the floor. I also hear a noise coming by the reservoir when the brakes are applied. A hissing noise.
I checked all the lines and fittings to verify everything was snug. I'm stumped at this point.
I acquired a snap on tool that can do an abs bleed. I followed the steps to the T. Still had a soft pedal. Only thing I didn't do was used a pressurized bleeder.
I then filled up my motive pressure bleeder and made sure there was pressure and constant fluid and repeated the bleed with no luck.
I tried again with above steps and made sure both bleeder valves were open on each caliper when they needed to be open. Brake pedal is really firm during test. I start the car, apply brakes and almost to the floor. I also hear a noise coming by the reservoir when the brakes are applied. A hissing noise.
I checked all the lines and fittings to verify everything was snug. I'm stumped at this point.
Last edited by Chets LS3; 09-06-2016 at 09:59 PM.
#3
Melting Slicks
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Ive bled the calipers probably 4 times before I accepted there was air in abs module. Then I did abs bleed about 4 times. I've gone through a crap ton of fluid.
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Melting Slicks
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#8
Melting Slicks
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Good news. I manually bled every bleeder this evening with a pressure bleeder (very little pressure) almost a gravity feed. I found some air (I think) in the front left caliper inside bleeder.
My pedal feels pretty firm now. I believe that was my issue. I will put wheels on it and take it for a spin and see.
My pedal feels pretty firm now. I believe that was my issue. I will put wheels on it and take it for a spin and see.
#9
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Good news. I manually bled every bleeder this evening with a pressure bleeder (very little pressure) almost a gravity feed. I found some air (I think) in the front left caliper inside bleeder.
My pedal feels pretty firm now. I believe that was my issue. I will put wheels on it and take it for a spin and see.
My pedal feels pretty firm now. I believe that was my issue. I will put wheels on it and take it for a spin and see.