1997 Mitsi Mirage X ABS Bleeding query

[Lurkin]

Partners car has ABS, and wants me to bleed the brakes.

Only manual the library had was the prior model.

Prior models instructions for bleeding ABS brakes states to leave the car running, then bleed Rear Left, Front Right, Rear Right, Front Left...

it gives no indication of which way you are facing to workout which way is left and right.... not really to keen to touch it without knowing more.

I've only only less flash cars that requires the usual two man operation starting from the further'ist' wheel from the master cylinder, working the way forwards etc....

I assume the leaving the car running refers to ABS being computer controlled?

so I guess my questions are:

(1) do I need to leave it running whilst doing this, and why?
(2) whats up with the cris cross instruction for bleeding and why?

any help would be awesome

[sergei]

With cars Front Right wheel is always Driver side wheel (assuming Left hand vehicles like in NZ).
The right or left in a car is determined from forward facing direction.

Criss cross pattern of bleeding is because system is dual: for example if you have line burst on front right, you will lose rear left as well as front right but maintain front left and rear right (to balance the front).

As for bleeding with engine running has not much to do with ABS and more to do with brake assist - it will be easier to apply high pressure.

[Lurkin]

the brake assist... would this be relevant for bleeding the brakes on an ae101 levin as well then?

[sergei]

the brake assist... would this be relevant for bleeding the brakes on an ae101 levin as well then?

Yes.

[Mr.Phreak]

With cars Front Right wheel is always Driver side wheel (assuming Left hand vehicles like in NZ).

[matt dunn]

If you car is right hand drive, the the side with the drivers seat is referred to as the right side of the car,

and obviously if your car ls left hand drive, then the side with the drivers seat is referred to as the left side of the car,