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bleeding abs brakes

  • 04-02-2012 8:52pm
    #1
    dupla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭


    hi guys, how do you bleed ABS brakes on a traffic semiauto 2007 ?:confused:


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  • #2
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,423 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Exactly the same as any other car or van I would have thought.

    See here


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    They are generally bled like any brake system.

    Some modern ESP brake systems ideally need to be bled using a diagnostic computer.


  • #4
    dupla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭dupla


    nice link, but was realy wondering if i need the scanning tool or not on my model?


  • #5
    dupla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭dupla


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    They are generally bled like any brake system.

    Some modern ESP brake systems ideally need to be bled using a diagnostic computer.


    so its a garage job (dealer) then..


  • #6
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    dupla wrote: »
    so its a garage job (dealer) then..



    Does your van have just basic ABS or has it got stability control(ASR/ESP etc)?
    If its just ABS then it can be bled normally.

    It wouldn't have to be a dealer anyway, good independent garages should have the equipment.


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  • #7
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    A mate of mine recently admitted to being addicted to brake fluid.


    When I quizzed him on it he reckoned he could stop any time.


  • #8
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    spiggotpaddy wrote: »
    A mate of mine recently admitted to being addicted to brake fluid.


    When I quizzed him on it he reckoned he could stop any time.


    facepalm.jpg


  • #9
    dupla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭dupla


    :D Ive got it booked in for this thursday at the independent garage local.. i was hooked on exhaust smoke once, but i'm ok now.... cof,cof;)


  • #10
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    They are generally bled like any brake system.

    Some modern ESP brake systems ideally need to be bled using a diagnostic computer.
    What is this you speak of I never heard of that? You learn something everyday I suppose:eek:


  • #11
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Mercedes vans sometimes will not bleed without going through what they call 'exceptional' bleeding which bascially gets the ABS pump running during the bleeding process


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  • #12
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Plug wrote: »
    What is this you speak of I never heard of that? You learn something everyday I suppose:eek:


    Yup, On the likes of VAG's with the ESP the bleed sequence is done through the diagnostics computer. Its activates the ABS/ESP module bleed each wheel.

    Its especially important if you have drained the whole system or changed the module or a master cylinder etc.


  • #13
    2012 Rio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭2012 Rio


    I should thing a good thourough bleeding followed by a session of back bleeding should be sufficient even for the most stubborn ABS system. If some spongieness is left another session the next day should sort it.
    I have bled plenty of ASB systems in the normal way and never had any problems above the usual.


  • #14
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    WABCO SLABS systems in Land Rovers only need a diagnostic bleed if the modulator has been disturbed, otherwise they bleed in the normal way. You can use the computer to power bleed the lot though.

    Have to remove the ABS modulator in my Defender is it has the usual shuttle switch failure. Thanks to the US army there's a cheap fix rather than a new one, Humvees use the same unit :D


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