Bleeding Brakes - Need help ASAP?

Question

I really need someone to tell me how to bleed ABS brakes. In what order and are they different than regular brakes to bleed? It's for a Olds Achieva 1992. Thanks!

Answer 1

You don't need to bleed them. Cut a hole in the floor board, and stop the vehicle like Fred Flintstone by dragging your freet on the ground.

Answer 2

There not although some ABS systems require that the ABS driver be turned off, most likely not the case for this car. I would bleed them the same way but try this, instead of having someone pump the brakes, open the valve and then have them push down on the pedal, please close the valve before they let up though. I would do each wheel until fresh clean brake fluid comes out. Also remember the furthest wheel first, i.e. RR, LR, RF, LF

Answer 3

ABS ,brakes do bleed different than other brakes,,you have to do it with the engine running for the best results,,start from the right rear wheel,,then go to the left rear wheel,,then do the same on the front,,don't pump the pedal hard though,,if you do you throw the centering valve out of proportion,,and you wont have a good brake at all,,and keep a constant check on the master cylinder,,don't let it go dry on fluid,,if it does you,ll have to start over again,,i hope this help,s,,i own a repair shop,,and have done this for 35 yrs now.good luck with it.l

Answer 4

You can gravity bleed them. with the car not running open the valve that is the farthest away and let it run till it is clear and then go to the next valve. Making sure the master cyl don't run dry. This takes a long time. the next way is to have someone in the car push the brake pedal down open up the valve and then shut the valve. and then let the pedal up keep doing that until the fluid is clear and then do the same thing to the next wheel

Answer 5

It should be as follows...As I got this from alldatapro.com

Manual Bleeding


Remove master cylinder reservoir cover, then fill reservoir as necessary.
Attach one end of a clear plastic hose to rear bleeder valve of the brake control assembly, then put opposite end of the hose into a clean container.
While depressing brake pedal, slowly open bleeder valve, until fluid begins to flow.
Close valve and release brake pedal, then repeat procedure for front bleeder valve.
Ensure master cylinder is full, then raise and support vehicle.
Bleed wheel cylinders and calipers using the following sequence:
Right rear.
Left rear.
Right front.
Left front.
Lower vehicle and check fluid level in reservoir, fill as necessary.
Turn on ignition and note pedal travel and feel as follows:
If pedal feels firm and constant, start the engine and recheck pedal travel, if pedal still feels firm and constant, proceed to step 14.
If pedal feels soft or has excessive travel either initially or after engine is started, repeat bleeding procedure.
Road test vehicle, make several normal stops from a moderate speed, then make one or two ABS stops at approximately 50 mph.
Ensure pedal is still firm and constant.