Brake Service: Bleeding And Flushing ABS Systems
Replacing a vehicle’s brake fluid requires more tools and skills than a glass bottle and clear tubing.
VIDEO: Brake Bleeding Pressures On Ford Vehicles
Andrew Markel explains how some hardware changes in the brake systems on Ford vehicles made higher brake bleeding pressures necessary. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Tech Tip: Bleeding Brakes Manually
At times, we need to remember to go back to basic, old-fashioned procedures to solve an issue. This was the case on a GMC pickup in which a technician couldn’t get the brakes bled after replacing the lines.
ASE A5: Brake Fluid And Bleeding Sequence
The ASE A5 Test includes a portion on brake fluid, bleeding, flushing and leak testing. You must know how to: Looking for Contaminated Fluid Brake fluid is a simple maintenance item, but one not to be overlooked. Contaminants such as water, rust, dirt, mineral oil or compounds from overheated glycol get into brake fluid and
Tech Tip: Reverse Bleeding Basics
Many vehicles can develop release problems after a clutch change or replacement of the hydraulic release system components; usually consisting of a clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder and line. Conventional bleeding is usually done by opening the slave cylinder bleeder valve and either gravity bleeding or pumping the clutch pedal while opening and closing the slave bleeder valve.
Tech Tip: Bleeding Vehicles with Anti-Lock Brakes
When the brake system is opened for any repair, air is introduced into the system. ABS brake systems may require special tools or equipment to help remove all the air.
Bleeding ABS Brake System: Why Brake Fluid and Lines Degrade
According to R. L. Polk, the average age of the vehicles on U.S. roads was 9.2 years in 2007 with 41 percent of the vehicles 11 years or older. This high median age is a good reason to consider the condition of the brake fluid and bleeding procedures when performing maintenance or repairs. Maintenance or repair of an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) system can require the opening of the hydraulic system. Any time the hydraulic system is opened, air can be introduced into the lines and components.
Brake Fluid Testing: Bleeding and Flushing Minimizes Internal Corrosion in the Brake System
Brake fluid is something that should always be changed when the brakes are relined or when replacing a caliper, wheel cylinder, brake line, hose or master cylinder. But what about at other times? Should brake fluid be replaced for preventive maintenance? Most brake experts say yes! DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid contains glycol
KTI Puts Brakes on Messy, Inefficient Line Bleeding
K-Tool International (KTI) introduces an automotive tune-up and brake bleeding kit. Generally a messy, two-person job, KTI’s kit was designed to allow a single technician to quickly and cleanly bleed automotive brake and hydraulic clutch systems, as well as get answers to ….
Selling Services: Bleeding ABS Brakes after Component Replacement
Bleeding the brakes after brake components have been replaced is a step you don’t want to skip if you want a firm brake pedal. Air trapped in the lines, calipers or wheel cylinders will make the pedal feel soft and spongy. Air is compressible, so when the brakes are applied any air bubbles in the