How to Bleed the ABS?

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Mar 1, 2009 | 8:03 PM

Leg0nd

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How to Bleed the ABS?

Hey guys! I am new to the forum, but am hoping that someone can tell me how to bleed the ABS brake system on my 2001 6.0 liter 3/4 ton suburban? Thanks!

Mar 1, 2009 | 9:29 PM

EvansBlue

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The same way you bleed a regular system.
Just loosen the bleeder screw and pump the brake until there's no bubbles. Refill the master cylinder after each bleed. Bleed in this order- LR,RR,LF,RF. Its a 2-man job.

Mar 2, 2009 | 3:24 PM

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Here is how GM explains it.....

Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

Mar 5, 2009 | 4:29 PM

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thanks guys! will work on it tonight!

Mar 5, 2009 | 8:02 PM

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i got bled the brakes but the stupid light still came back on and the new abs pump won't stop howling. do you have to reset the pump? what else could be right? any suggestions?