Brake bleeding question

[Tool Pants]

Skip the goats and bags of rice. A virgin will do.

Traction control was an option 1997-2000 and replaced by the optional PSM 2001-2004. Both have a dash switch to turn it off. No switch then all you have is the standard ABS, no PSM and a 2003 will not have traction control.

There are 2 types of ABS control units. With and without traction control. We bleed brakes all the time without a PST2/PIWIS, the diagnostic computer. With a PST2 you can open the valves in the control unit. You do not need to do this unless you have replaced the unit and/or there is air in it.

How about brake fluid in a beer bottle?

[Adam]

Thanks for responding Tool pants. I figured as much, but better to be sure than have any surprises right in the middle of a job.

[Rail26]

Does a fine stout or cream ale work the best?

[BadBoyS]

Going to bleed the brakes tonight got the motive pressure bleeder and tubing getting the fluid today. I have the back tires off already on stands. I see there are two bleeders one in front one in the back. I see in the Pic from Toolpants that hes bleeding from the back Do you need to do both??? Thanks in advance....

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by BadBoyS

Going to bleed the brakes tonight got the motive pressure bleeder and tubing getting the fluid today. I have the back tires off already on stands. I see there are two bleeders one in front one in the back. I see in the Pic from Toolpants that hes bleeding from the back Do you need to do both??? Thanks in advance....

Hi,

You need to start in the rear (farthest Caliper from the Master) and work in sequence forward, so RR, LR, RF, LF. Be sure to allow at least a cup of fluid to run from each Caliper to insure you're getting all the air bubbles and old Fluid out.

Also, Bleed the Clutch in the same manner because you already have the Power Bleeder filled and attached - 85% there already. Since the two systems share the same Fluid Reservoir, if you don't flush the Clutch Hydraulics at the same time, you will contaminate your nice new fluid. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[BadBoyS]

Sorry Should have given more detail there are two bleeders at each caliper do I need to do both or just the back.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by BadBoyS

Sorry Should have given more detail there are two bleeders at each caliper do I need to do both or just the back.

Hi,

I was not aware that there are two Bleed Valves on each Caliper. Are you certain? It's the first I've heard of it. Is this a Big Brake feature?

If indeed there are two Bleed Valves, then I suspect you need to bleed them both. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99