Any special thing I should know about bleeding my ABS-equipped XJ
('96)? The factory manual mentions something about the scan tool. Is
this necessary for a simple flush of the brake system via bleeder
screws?

Phil Boeye did pass the time by typing:
Nope, as long as you don't suck air into the ABS servos.
Just keep an eye on the brake fluid level.

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DougW

Hi Phil,
Ignition off, then depressurize the ABS accumulator. This is done
by pressing down on the brake pedal HARD, 30 times:
http://www.spanishtrailrovers.com/Te...bs_brakes.html
Then bleed normally.
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Phil Boeye wrote:

On 13 Dec 2003 03:41 PM, Phil Boeye posted the following:
Definitely follow the bleeding procedure in the manual. Many ABS
equipped vehicles require a different bleeding sequence than non ABS
rigs.

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In article <3FDBCFFA.988C6C1A (AT) cox (DOT) net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes
III <billhughes (AT) cox (DOT) net> writes:

Bill,

Try reading the links you post.

matt


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Matt Macchiarolo
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www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Poster wrote:
"Any special thing I should know about bleeding my ABS-equipped XJ
('96)? The factory manual mentions something about the scan tool. Is
this necessary for a simple flush of the brake system via bleeder
screws?"
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:LWHughes3rd (AT) aol (DOT) com http://www.billhughes.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:

Since I don't know what is mentioned about the scan tool in a '96 XJ manual, I
don't know if it's necessary. I was referring to what you said:

In article <3FDBCFFA.988C6C1A (AT) cox (DOT) net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes
III <billhughes (AT) cox (DOT) net> writes:

because bleeding ABS brakes is much more involved than non-ABS brakes, as your
link shows.

In article <3FDCEE25.4370ADA0 (AT) cox (DOT) net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes
III <billhughes (AT) cox (DOT) net> writes:


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Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Matt, that was taken out of context, I also explained how to open the
accumulator's reservoir to the master's in simple terms. So that Poster
didn't need to open the valves via tool. Just like a service station
would replace a caliber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:LWHughes3rd (AT) aol (DOT) com http://www.billhughes.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:

In article <3FDD05EC.83DFE320 (AT) cox (DOT) net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes
III <billhughes (AT) cox (DOT) net> writes:

(sigh). I hope you don't get him killed when his ABS pump fills with air.
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Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

<snip>

Ok.. I've stayed out of this thread for a while but this is getting sad.

Providing you do not let the reservoir go dry, bleeding brakes on an ABS
equipped vehicle is no different that a regular setup. The problem occurs
if you get air into the solenoids. Your not going to get 100% of the fluid
out, but you will get most of it.

I've done it dozens of times without any problems. Both by having
someone press the brakes and by using a vacuum bleeder.

The key is to take your time and not let the reservoir run dry.

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DougW