I have to replace 2 of the ABS brake lines that go from the master cylinder to the ABS/ESP pump. Any advice on bleeding etc? Any special way to bleed the lines after install? Special tools needed etc? Bleed from caliper? You get the idea. Thanks for your help in advance.
You asked at 8:30 in the friggin morning and then timed out at 10:30? Standard brake bleeding procedure when replacing the control unit. Base and SRT8 are the same for the fronts SRT8 has special procedure for the rears. You doing manual or pressure bleeding? BASE BRAKE BLEEDING CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder cover, wipe it clean to prevent dirt and other foreign matter from dropping into the master cylinder. CAUTION: Use only Mopar T brake fluid or an equivalent from a fresh, tightly sealed container. Brake fluid must conform to DOT 3 specifications. NOTE: For bleeding the antilock brake hydraulic system, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) NOTE: Do not pump the brake pedal at any time while having a bleeder screw open during the bleeding process. This will only increase the amount of air in the system and make additional bleeding necessary. NOTE: Do not allow the master cylinder reservoir to run out of brake fluid while bleeding the system. An empty reservoir will allow additional air into the brake system. Check the fluid level frequently and add fluid as needed. The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding the brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure adequate removal of all trapped air from the brake hydraulic system. ² Right rear wheel ² Left rear wheel ² Right front wheel ² Left front wheel NOTE: Pressure bleeding is highly recommended to bleed this brake system to ensure all air is removed from system. Manual bleeding may also be used, but additional time is needed to remove all air from system. The base brake system can be bled using the pressure method or the manual method. Both methods are presented in this text. PRESSURE BLEEDING METHODNOTE: Follow pressure bleeder manufacturer’s instructions for use of pressure bleeding equipment. 1. Remove filler cap from the top of fluid reservoir (2) on master cylinder. 2. Install Adapter (1), Special Tool 6921, in the caps place on the reservoir (2). 3. Attach Bleeder Tank, Special Tool C-3496-B, or equivalent, to Adapter 6921 (1). Pressurize the system following the pressure bleeder manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or approximately 10–12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1). 4. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured at the rear bumper (1), approximately 10–12 inches above level. It will be necessary to add extra support stands under vehicle to support this angle. 5. If installed, remove rubber dust caps from all four bleeder screws on calipers. 6. Starting at the first wheel circuit as listed earlier, attach a clear hose (1) to the bleeder screw at that wheels brake caliper and feed the other end of hose into a clear jar (2) containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose. CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge. This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is essential to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake fluid. 7. Open bleeder screw at least one full turn or more to obtain an adequate flow of brake fluid. 8. After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled through the brake hydraulic circuit, and an air-free flow (no bubbles) is maintained in the clear plastic hose (1) and jar (2), close the bleeder screw. 9. Bleed the remaining wheel circuits in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake hydraulic system. 10. Check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air may still be trapped in the hydraulic system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary. 11. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 12. Reinstall all 4 bleeder screw dust caps. 13. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct. MANUAL BLEEDING METHOD NOTE: To bleed the base brake system manually, an assistants help is required. NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or approximately 10–12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1). 1. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured at the rear bumper (1), approximately 10–12 inches above level. It will be necessary to add extra support stands under vehicle to support this angle. 8. After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled through the brake hydraulic circuit, and an air-free flow (no bubbles) is maintained in the clear plastic hose (1) and jar (2), close the bleeder screw. 9. Bleed the remaining wheel circuits in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake hydraulic system. 10. Check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air may still be trapped in the hydraulic system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary. 11. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 12. Reinstall all 4 bleeder screw dust caps. 13. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct. MANUAL BLEEDING METHOD NOTE: To bleed the base brake system manually, an assistants help is required. NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or approximately 10–12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1). 1. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured at the rear bumper (1), approximately 10–12 inches above level. It will be necessary to add extra support stands under vehicle to support this angle. 2. Remove rubber duct caps from all 4 bleeder screws. 3. Attach a clear hose (1) to the bleeder screw at one wheel and feed the other end of the hose into a clear jar (2) containing fresh brake fluid. 4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or four times and hold it down before the bleeder screw is opened. CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge. This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is essential to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake fluid. 5. While the pedal is being held down, open the bleeder screw at least 1 full turn. When the bleeder screw opens the brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor. Continue to hold the pedal all the way down. 6. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. The pedal can then be released. 7. Repeat steps One through Five until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times). This should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. Be sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir making sure it stays at a proper level. This will ensure air does not reenter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder. NOTE: Monitor the brake fluid level in the fluid reservoir periodically to make sure it does not go too low. This will ensure that air does not reenter the brake hydraulic system. 8. Bleed the remaining wheel circuits in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake hydraulic system. 9. Check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air may still be trapped in the hydraulic system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary. 10. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 11. Reinstall all 4 bleeder screw dust caps. 12. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct. BASE BRAKE BLEEDING - SRT8 Use the following procedure to bleed the rear brake calipers of this vehicle. The front brake calipers may be bled using the same procedure as the standard model. CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder cover, wipe it clean to prevent dirt and other foreign matter from dropping into the master cylinder. CAUTION: Use only Mopar T brake fluid or an equivalent from a fresh, tightly sealed container. Brake fluid must conform to DOT 3 specifications. NOTE: For bleeding the antilock brake hydraulic system, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) NOTE: Do not pump the brake pedal at any time while having a bleeder screw open during the bleeding process. This will only increase the amount of air in the system and make additional bleeding necessary. NOTE: Do not allow the master cylinder reservoir to run out of brake fluid while bleeding the system. An empty reservoir will allow additional air into the brake system. Check the fluid level frequently and add fluid as needed. NOTE: Pressure bleeding is highly recommended to bleed this brake system to ensure all air is removed from system. Manual bleeding may also be used, but additional time is needed to remove all air from system. Although it is recommended that the base brake system be bled using the pressure method, the manual method can also be performed. Both methods are presented in this text. PRESSURE BLEEDING METHOD NOTE: Follow pressure bleeder manufacturer’s instructions for use of pressure bleeding equipment [SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. Remove filler cap from the top of fluid reservoir (2)[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]on master cylinder.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Install Adapter (1), Special Tool 6921, in the caps[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]place on the reservoir (2).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Attach Bleeder Tank, Special Tool C-3496-B, or[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]equivalent, to Adapter 6921 (1). Pressurize the system[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]following the pressure bleeder manufacturer’s[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]instructions.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5° higher than the front or approximately[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]10–12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]4. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]at the rear bumper (1), approximately 10–12[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]inches above level. It will be necessary to add[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]extra support stands under vehicle to support this[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]angle.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding the brake hydraulic system should be used to[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ensure adequate removal of all trapped air from the brake hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Right rear wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [LEFT][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Left rear wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [LEFT][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Right front wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Left front wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. If installed, remove rubber dust caps from both[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screws on each caliper.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial](3) to the inboard bleeder screw (2) at that wheels[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake caliper and feed the other end of hose into a[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]clear jar (4) containing enough fresh brake fluid to[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]submerge the end of the hose.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]essential to open the bleeder screw at least one[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]3. Open inboard bleeder screw (2) at least one full turn or more to obtain an adequate flow of brake fluid.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]4. After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled through the brake hydraulic circuit, and an air-free flow (no[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bubbles) is maintained in the clear plastic hose (3) and jar (4), close the bleeder screw (2).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. Remove clear hose and install bleeder screw dust cap.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Attach a clear hose (5) to the outboard bleeder[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw (1) at that same wheels brake caliper and[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]feed the other end of hose into a clear jar (4) containing[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]end of the hose.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]essential to open the bleeder screw at least one[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]7. Open outboard bleeder screw (1) at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn or more to obtain an adequate flow of brake[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]8. After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled through the brake hydraulic circuit, and an air-free flow (no[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bubbles) is maintained in the clear plastic hose (5) and jar (4), close the bleeder screw (1).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]9. Remove clear hose and install bleeder screw dust cap.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]10. Bleed opposite rear brake wheel circuits as necessary in the same manner until all air is removed from the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake hydraulic system, then proceed to the front brakes.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. If installed, remove rubber dust cap from bleeder[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw on each front brake caliper.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial](1) to the bleeder screw at that wheels brake caliper[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]and feed the other end of hose into a clear jar[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial](2) containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the end of the hose.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]essential to open the bleeder screw at least one[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]3. Open bleeder screw at least one full turn or more to obtain an adequate flow of brake fluid.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]4. After 4 to 8 ounces of brake fluid has been bled through the brake hydraulic circuit, and an air-free flow (no[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bubbles) is maintained in the clear plastic hose (1) and jar (2), close the bleeder screw.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. Install bleeder screw dust cap.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Bleed opposite front brake wheel circuit as necessary in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. (Refer[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Once all brakes are bled, check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]may still be trapped in the hydraulic system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]7. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial]MANUAL BLEEDING METHOD[/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: To bleed the base brake system manually, an assistants help is required.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5° higher than the front or approximately[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]10–12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]at the rear bumper (1), approximately 10–12[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]inches above level. It will be necessary to add[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]extra support stands under vehicle to support this[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]angle.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding the brake hydraulic system should be used to[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ensure adequate removal of all trapped air from the brake hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/size][/font][/font][/size][/b][/size][/font][/font][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Right rear wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/size][/font][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Left rear wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/size][/font][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Right front wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2]² [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/size][/font][/LEFT][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2][FONT=LucidaMath-Symbol][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Left front wheel[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]REAR BRAKES[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. If installed, remove rubber dust caps from both[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/left][/LEFT][/FONT][LEFT][LEFT][/left][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][LEFT][/left][/left][/B][LEFT][LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screws on each caliper.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial](3) to the inboard bleeder screw (2) at that wheels[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake caliper and feed the other end of hose into a[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]clear jar (4) containing enough fresh brake fluid to[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]submerge the end of the hose.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]four times, then hold it down before the bleeder[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw is opened.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]essential to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]4. While the pedal is being held down, open the inboard bleeder screw (2) at least one full turn. When the bleeder[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw opens the brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor. Continue to hold the pedal all the way down.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. The pedal can then be released.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Repeat the above three steps until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. [/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/font][/size][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Be[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir making sure it stays at a proper level.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]This will ensure air does not reenter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/left][/B][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: Monitor the brake fluid level in the fluid reservoir periodically to make sure it does not go too low.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will ensure that air does not reenter the brake hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/LEFT][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]7. Remove clear hose and install bleeder screw dust cap.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]8. Attach a clear hose (5) to the outboard bleeder[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw (1) at that same wheels brake caliper and[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]feed the other end of hose into a clear jar (4) containing[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]end of the hose.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]9. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]four times, then hold it down before the bleeder[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw is opened.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]essential to open the bleeder screw at least one[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]10. While the pedal is being held down, open the outboard bleeder screw (2) at least one full turn. When the[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw opens the brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor. Continue to hold the pedal all the way[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]down.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]11. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. The pedal can then be released.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]12. Repeat the above three steps until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. [/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/size][/font][/font][/size][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Be[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir making sure it stays at a proper level.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/LEFT][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]This will ensure air does not reenter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/left][/B][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: Monitor the brake fluid level in the fluid reservoir periodically to make sure it does not go too low.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will ensure that air does not reenter the brake hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]13. Remove clear hose and install bleeder screw dust cap.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]14. Bleed opposite rear brake wheel circuits as necessary in the same manner until all air is removed from the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]brake hydraulic system, then proceed to the front brakes.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]FRONT BRAKES[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. If installed, remove rubber dust cap from bleeder[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw on each front brake caliper.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial](1) to the bleeder screw at one wheel and feed the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]other end of the hose into a clear jar (2) containing[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]fresh brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]four times and hold it down before the bleeder[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screw is opened.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge. This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is essential[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake fluid.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]4. While the pedal is being held down, open the bleeder screw at least one full turn. When the bleeder screw opens[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]the brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor. Continue to hold the pedal all the way down[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [LEFT][B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]5. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. The pedal can then be released.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Repeat steps One through Five until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times).[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. Be[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir making sure it stays at a proper level. This will[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]ensure air does not reenter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE: Monitor the brake fluid level in the fluid reservoir periodically to make sure it does not go too low.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]This will ensure that air does not reenter the brake hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]7. Install bleeder screw dust cap.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]8. Bleed opposite front brake wheel circuit as necessary in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]hydraulic system.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. (Refer[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Once all brakes are bled, check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]may still be trapped in the hydraulic system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [B][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]4. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left][/FONT][LEFT][/left][/SIZE][LEFT][/left]
^^^^ What that all means is gravity or power bleed them like usual and then you can bleed the ABS module 2 ways. 1) hook the car up to a star scan/mobile and it will cycle the pump and have you re-bleed the right front and rear 2) once you've established that the brakes are working safely from the initial bleed, go to a safe area and do some panic stops to get the ABS pump to cycle, then re-bleed all 4 corners
