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Old 01-30-2011, 02:29 PM
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ABS Bleeding Help

Need help on how to properly cycle the ABS on my 03 WRX. Had a problem at last HulaX with brake line failing at the start of the run. I've searched and saw different comments on cycling ABS like fuse pull then replace after start, activating while on jack stands, activating on street the re-bleed, etc. Appreciate any suggestions from someone who has actually done this as I believe there is air trapped in the ABS. Thanks.
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this order:

PF> DR> DF> PR

also i use atf super blue and they make 2 versions one clear and one blue. so you can tell when the new fluid has made its way there.

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Thanks Shaggy but I really need help on cycling the ABS.
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By the way, I did the diagonal order. Is that not right?
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Originally Posted by Z Madness
By the way, I did the diagonal order. Is that not right?
when bleeding the subys since they have abs(not as big of a deal) you need to go in the correct order or it will never work.... thats why you still have air in your lines go in the order i posted and you should be fine.... lmk if you need help

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it is PF>DR>DF>PR you have to go in the right order.... its been a while since i had to do this so i re looked it up lol

http://www.scoobymods.com/bleeding-b...brake+bleeding

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also the abs wont make a difference unless there is a leak there. also make sure you are tightening the nipples properly.

did you change your brakes?
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Dont ask Shaggy for help in bleeding brakes. He doesn't like to share the leg work out.

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^^^ hey I'll bleed it u pump. Hahahaha
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Does anybody know how to cycle the ABS?
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probably with a scan tool....

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probably with a scan tool....
Jimi confirmed...You will need the Subaru select scan tool since it will operate the pump for the ABS
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