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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / July 2005

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rayfromky@webtv.net - 21 Jul 2005 02:01 GMT
What is the best way to bleed brakes?
David M - 21 Jul 2005 02:24 GMT
On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:01:23 -0400, rayfromky rearranged some electrons to
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> What is the best way to bleed brakes?

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rayfromky@webtv.net - 22 Jul 2005 01:08 GMT
I HAVE A 96 BRONCO. BEEN WORKING ON  car for 40 years. but not to much
on new car with abs.  thanks
Spdloader - 22 Jul 2005 02:04 GMT
If you have 4WAL, you can bleed them just like a non-ABS system with no
problem. Start at the wheel farthest away from the master cylinder, and work
your way to the closest.
RR,LR,RF,LF, then bleed master cylinder if the pedal feels spongy.
Do not let the master cylinder go low while doing it.

Also, if you replace brake pads on that system, don't force the pistons back
into the calipers without first cracking the bleeders on the caliper. DO NOT
force fluid back through the ABS unit. Take extra care if the pistons are
phenolic, (like plastic) instead of metal. They will break easy.

Good luck,

Spdloader

>I HAVE A 96 BRONCO. BEEN WORKING ON  car for 40 years. but not to much
> on new car with abs.  thanks
GeoffP - 22 Jul 2005 05:07 GMT
> If you have 4WAL, you can bleed them just like a non-ABS system with no
> problem. Start at the wheel farthest away from the master cylinder, and
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> Spdloader
I am not the OP, but I never realised about cracking the bleeder. Thanks,
Geoff.
 
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