Hey all,
A new member with 06 Mazda 3 S (2.3L) has issue with leaking ABS pump.
It's showing symptom of insufficient brake fluid pressure; pedal gets sucked all the way down to floor when depressed gently, stops fairly quick when depressed hard enough.
At first we thought either master cylinder or brake booster was leaking, so we replaced MC and bled it few times, no satiable result. Symptoms were getting worsen, and realized topped fluid reservoir became almost empty! So we jacked up the car and looked for signs of brake fluid leak, but instead, we found it at very unusual place-ABS pump.
Seems that it's leaking from bottom of ABS pump, where the mount goes, I felt a roundel object and that was source of the leak. But as far as I know, ABS pump contains some type of special seal that can withstand acid brake fluid.
So, the questions,
a) Is it possible to replace the internal seal with proper size/spec? As I stated above, I don't even know what type of seals go in, so it's going to be hard to look for one at local auto parts store..
b) And if we get an used ABS pump, is it okay to get Ford ABS pump with same part number? I've found some ABS pump from Focus and etc models with MZR engine, there is some price difference on Mazda ABS pump and Ford ABS pump. Both have 3M51 2M110 JA (last two digits are different, such as CA, BE, etc).
c) Last, how do we bleed the system without Ford/Mazda XVCI diagnostic tool? I own a 02 BMW 330i, I had to open an ABS pump with a scanner in order to flush/bleed the whole system properly. Whether I choose option A or B, all fluid line goes to ABS pump, so I really need to figure this out before making any move.
Any tips and comments would be helpful for a Mazda newbie!
Thanks a lot, oh and late happy thanksgiving. Gobble gobble lol.
A new member with 06 Mazda 3 S (2.3L) has issue with leaking ABS pump.
It's showing symptom of insufficient brake fluid pressure; pedal gets sucked all the way down to floor when depressed gently, stops fairly quick when depressed hard enough.
At first we thought either master cylinder or brake booster was leaking, so we replaced MC and bled it few times, no satiable result. Symptoms were getting worsen, and realized topped fluid reservoir became almost empty! So we jacked up the car and looked for signs of brake fluid leak, but instead, we found it at very unusual place-ABS pump.
Seems that it's leaking from bottom of ABS pump, where the mount goes, I felt a roundel object and that was source of the leak. But as far as I know, ABS pump contains some type of special seal that can withstand acid brake fluid.
So, the questions,
a) Is it possible to replace the internal seal with proper size/spec? As I stated above, I don't even know what type of seals go in, so it's going to be hard to look for one at local auto parts store..
b) And if we get an used ABS pump, is it okay to get Ford ABS pump with same part number? I've found some ABS pump from Focus and etc models with MZR engine, there is some price difference on Mazda ABS pump and Ford ABS pump. Both have 3M51 2M110 JA (last two digits are different, such as CA, BE, etc).
c) Last, how do we bleed the system without Ford/Mazda XVCI diagnostic tool? I own a 02 BMW 330i, I had to open an ABS pump with a scanner in order to flush/bleed the whole system properly. Whether I choose option A or B, all fluid line goes to ABS pump, so I really need to figure this out before making any move.
Any tips and comments would be helpful for a Mazda newbie!
Thanks a lot, oh and late happy thanksgiving. Gobble gobble lol.