bleeding abs brakes?

Infinite · Post by **Infinite** » Wed May 10, 2006 8:43 am

how do u bleed abs brakes just like normal or more advanced?

TWSTD · Post by **TWSTD** » Wed May 10, 2006 11:55 am

just like normal - generally start from the fartest from the master cyl and work towards it.

kingcorolla · Post by **kingcorolla** » Wed May 10, 2006 12:44 pm

it is 'recommended' you bleed them whist engine running.

magweal · Post by **magweal** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:45 pm

i never had a problem bleedin them without the engine running

RunningRich · Post by **RunningRich** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:20 pm

My ST205 ABS actuator goes wizzzz when the ignition is turned on. When bled with ignition off (after brake rebuild) I had a spongy pedal. This firmed up when bled with ignition on (wizzzzz...)

Infinite · Post by **Infinite** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:22 pm

ok i will do it with the key on then

ollieboy · Post by **ollieboy** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:26 pm

RunningRich wrote:My ST205 ABS actuator goes wizzzz when the ignition is turned on. When bled with ignition off (after brake rebuild) I had a spongy pedal. This firmed up when bled with ignition on (wizzzzz...)

I read this this arvo and was like oh yeah maybe but then it got me thinking about my dads van and the brakes are hugely spongey. They have been bled alot but they were still spongey so I tried it today with the ignition on and the brakes are like new.