Bleeding the old girl

[Prairie Dog]

I need to change my brake fluid and have a question about the procedure. I thought there was need to cycle the anitilock system during the change so clean fluid runs throughout that part as well. Looking at the FSM, it makes no mention of this and doesn't even stipulate what sequence to bleed them in.

Are these systems just as easy to change as the old cars were? Nothing special you have to do?



Thanks,

Scotty

 

[HOBrian]

When I changed all four calipers I bled the system with a power bleeder. I bled the brakes as I would for any other car. I did notice the first time I did them that the pedal had a factory feel to it and I returned home and bled them one more time and I now have a much better pedal feel than I did when it was new!!!

Edit: Make sure you test all the bleeder screws before you commit to changing fluid. The reason I changed all of my calipers is because ALL the bleeder screws were frozen in place!!!

 

[BIGNASTY]

Motive Products #1 Selling DIY Brake Bleeder

 

[Prairie Dog]

Thanks gentlemen. Hmm, I'd all but forgotten the joys of frozen bleeders #@$%!

 

[BIGNASTY]

snap one off did ya?

 

[Prairie Dog]

I have on other vehicles.

 

[goodguys75]

you should look into this dont know how to link but the web site is Phoenix brake bleeding system... . looks like the way to go... . way easy

 

[Prairie Dog]

you should look into this dont know how to link but the web site is Phoenix brake bleeding system... . looks like the way to go... . way easy

That looks like a great system but since I bleed brakes once every few years, it probably isn't worth it. Phoenix V12 Brake Bleeder Kit, Phoenix Systems V-12 Brake Bleeder - Videos, Installations & Reviews

 

[goodguys75]

what is the secret to linking stuff like that... ... i never can link stuff so others can see and click on it... .

 

[goodguys75]

That looks like a great system but since I bleed brakes once every few years, it probably isn't worth it. Phoenix V12 Brake Bleeder Kit, Phoenix Systems V-12 Brake Bleeder - Videos, Installations & Reviews

I have several expensive tools that i never use... or once in a while, but when you do... it is well worth it... ... I will buy it and people can rent it from me on here..... lol

 

[BSeyler]

Motive Products #1 Selling DIY Brake Bleeder

Great product. I've used mine several times and plan to help my son replace his brake fluid in his CTD and Explorer when we get a chance.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Great product. I've used mine several times and plan to help my son replace his brake fluid in his CTD and Explorer when we get a chance.

I used it once in Ca on mine and my son's but up here I would imagine that I will do it more with the cold and snow.

 

[Prairie Dog]

what is the secret to linking stuff like that... ... i never can link stuff so others can see and click on it... .

Easiest way is to go to the website,
Right click on the address in the address bar
Click "copy"
Come back to the reply box and click on the little blue globe icon with a paperclip thingy under it,
Right click again and select "paste" in the window that opened and click "OK".
Thats it! Unless I forgot a step

 

[goodguys75]

Easiest way is to go to the website,

Right click on the address in the address bar

Click "copy"

Come back to the reply box and click on the little blue globe icon with a paperclip thingy under it,

Right click again and select "paste" in the window that opened and click "OK".

Thats it! Unless I forgot a step

thanks... ... .

 

[George Cameron]

I have a Mityvac MV8000 kit that has worked well for me on several vehicles even though it is a bit awkward at times. I have not used it on the Dodge, yet...

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Service Manual for 06 specifies testing the ABS with DRBIII after first bleed cycle and rebleeding.

As a rule, begin with the wheel the furthest from the master cylinder and work toward the closest in sequence. Make sure the fluid reservoir doesn't empty out in the process. The old fluid will look pretty nasty if it's been in there for awhile.

Hope this helps.


BTW, remove the bleeder screw from the caliper and grease the threads with some heavy silicone grease so the system doesn't suck a bunch of air. Since it is a suction bleeder, the silicone doesn't make it into the system. This is one frustrating thing I learned after swearing at the MV for some time...

 

[HOBrian]

snap one off did ya?

Yes, Yes I did!!!

Ryan did a nice write up, Look here... https://www.turbodieselregister.com...mission-discussions/138060-bleeder-screw.html

 

[Motorhead]

Motive Products #1 Selling DIY Brake Bleeder

These kind of power bleeders can actually aerate the brake fluid. The old style bleeders had a bladder filled with fluid and air compressed the bladder.



I prefer the manual method or a vacuum pump type.

 

[rscurtis]

When I do mine, I let mother nature (gravity) change the fluid. I was never a fan of vacuum bleeders. Doing it on a regular basis will also prevent frozen bleeders, as will re-installing the rubber caps.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I have a Mityvac MV8000 kit that has worked well for me on several vehicles even though it is a bit awkward at times. I have not used it on the Dodge, yet...



Mityvac Hand Vacuum Pump Kits



Service Manual for 06 specifies testing the ABS with DRBIII after first bleed cycle and rebleeding.



As a rule, begin with the wheel the furthest from the master cylinder and work toward the closest in sequence. Make sure the fluid reservoir doesn't empty out in the process. The old fluid will look pretty nasty if it's been in there for awhile.



Hope this helps.





BTW, remove the bleeder screw from the caliper and grease the threads with some heavy silicone grease so the system doesn't suck a bunch of air. Since it is a suction bleeder, the silicone doesn't make it into the system. This is one frustrating thing I learned after swearing at the MV for some time...

Interesting, my 03 FSM doesn't have this section. Just directions for common bleeding. They must be similar systems.