ABS bleed tool
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ABS bleed tool
What is the most effective, and least expensive, tool that can access the ABS module in the EBCM to do a full flush?
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I used the Drew tech Mongoose pro and got a 3 day subscription to the gm software. It's flawless but if you decide to do it I can give you some tips at the time that will save you some headaches.
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The cheapest is to after doing a full flush without actuating the module is to go out and make a few hard stops that activate ABS at all 4 wheels. Best to do this on a loose grip surface where you can jam the brake pedal on hard at slow speed and get all of them stuttering. Then go back and bleed the system again. Do this two or three times more and you will have exchanged all of the fluid in the module.
However, you do have to get all 4 wheels into ABS which isn't as easy as it might seem if you are on dry pavement. Most people don't hit the brake pedal hard enough.
Bill
However, you do have to get all 4 wheels into ABS which isn't as easy as it might seem if you are on dry pavement. Most people don't hit the brake pedal hard enough.
Bill
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The cheapest is to after doing a full flush without actuating the module is to go out and make a few hard stops that activate ABS at all 4 wheels. Best to do this on a loose grip surface where you can jam the brake pedal on hard at slow speed and get all of them stuttering. Then go back and bleed the system again. Do this two or three times more and you will have exchanged all of the fluid in the module.
However, you do have to get all 4 wheels into ABS which isn't as easy as it might seem if you are on dry pavement. Most people don't hit the brake pedal hard enough.
Bill
However, you do have to get all 4 wheels into ABS which isn't as easy as it might seem if you are on dry pavement. Most people don't hit the brake pedal hard enough.
Bill
For example, I'm in the market for an alignment rack just so I can do proper and thorough alignments at home.
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I got the bbx pro hub stands and scales and scale pads. I level the pads and do the alignment in my garage. I think Sean got some different hub stands but these work well. You can get the alignment exactly where you want it without having to have an alignment rack. I use a quickjack to raise and lower the car. I may get a lift at some point but right now just need the extra space in my garage.
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I got the bbx pro hub stands and scales and scale pads. I level the pads and do the alignment in my garage. I think Sean got some different hub stands but these work well. You can get the alignment exactly where you want it without having to have an alignment rack. I use a quickjack to raise and lower the car. I may get a lift at some point but right now just need the extra space in my garage.
Herman
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I think they're the same ones Sean got. I end up changing brakes every time I track the car so it doesn't cost me too much time this way. Once I get it set up it seems like it's easier than aligning it with the tires on.
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