Reverse Bleeding
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If you suspect the ABS module to be the issue then I would recommend bleeding the ABS module. Have someone build pressure like you were bleeding the brakes but instead of cracking the bleeders you'll open up the outgoing lines from the ABS.
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My ABS is removed for the time being to get the car up and running. I may reinstall at a later date, but for now It will be without.
The car sat for months with brake lines unattached, so I am assuming it will not be fun hence wanting to reverse bleed as I have heard people have better luck vs traditional.
Link to the parts you used for the home made?
Anyone have thoughts on this unit? http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Systems-2104-B-Reverse-Bleeder/dp/B00GRV800S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435592408&sr=8-1&keywords=reverse+bleeder
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my pedal sinks about 1/4 the way when I start the car. My booster was great before, and I replaced the check valve, and the calipers bleed great, and the pedal is hard when the car isn't on. My abs still works, though, as I tested it..
If I bring the pedal up when the car is running, it rolls just fine. When I push it down, they stick down a little.
sk8 or die
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I'd suggest a plastic machine oil can as my metal one I first used rusted shut. Whatever clear vinyl tubing size they have at the hardware store too that fits snug on a bleeder screw and the nozzle.
If metal -Try to get one that isn't coated/painted red like the one above. The brake fluid will eat away at the cheap Chinese paint and it'll flake into the fluid (like mine did).
I tried the reverse bleed when doing my clutch slave and couldn't get the right combo of nozzle/hose to seal tight enough.... So bled it with vacuum bleeder.
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I will have to bench bleed slave then bleed some more once I get the crap in the car. I'm not looking forward to that portion of the install.
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my pedal sinks about 1/4 the way when I start the car. My booster was great before, and I replaced the check valve, and the calipers bleed great, and the pedal is hard when the car isn't on. My abs still works, though, as I tested it..
If I bring the pedal up when the car is running, it rolls just fine. When I push it down, they stick down a little.
Your pedal is supposed to sink after you start the car, especially if you built pressure in the pedal before starting it.
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my pedal sinks about 1/4 the way when I start the car. My booster was great before, and I replaced the check valve, and the calipers bleed great, and the pedal is hard when the car isn't on. My abs still works, though, as I tested it..
If I bring the pedal up when the car is running, it rolls just fine. When I push it down, they stick down a little.
Your pedal is supposed to sink after you start the car, especially if you built pressure in the pedal before starting it.
Is it supposed to sink a bit and stay? The brakes stick a bit unless I pull the pedal back up.
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sk8 or die
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It is supposed to sink and stay after you start the car. If your pedal is physically sticking then it is something mechanical between the master and the pedal. If you had sticking calipers but the pedal didn't stick then it would be something after the master most likely.
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It is supposed to sink and stay after you start the car. If your pedal is physically sticking then it is something mechanical between the master and the pedal. If you had sticking calipers but the pedal didn't stick then it would be something after the master most likely.
such as my ABS system?
sk8 or die
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No. Your abs wouldnt cause the issue. Thats a hydraulic piece that wouldnt hold your pedal.
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Hmm so any ideas? Where would you start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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