I recently replaced the two 'front' Rubber Brake Hoses and Pads on my 2002 Ford Ranger.
I may have made the mistake of letting too much fluid drain from one of the lines (Reservoir did NOT go dry).
Haynes Book says, "Warning: if you let air into the system, you will need an expensive tool to fix".
I then flushed the Fluid thru all four Bleeder Screws (2x) using my Speedi-Bleed (Reservoir pressure setup).
The flush went well, but I'd like to get a 'higher' pedal.
Pedal goes down about 15-20% of travel before braking begins / similar to prior working on it.
I feel safe driving it, but could it be better ?
How can I be assured I have NO air in the ABS Modulator ? ? ?
Observation:
The flush consisted of pressurizing the Reservoir and fluid came out all four Bleeder Screws.
When changing the Pads, I compressed the Caliper Piston and fluid went up into the Reservoir.
Either way, the fluid was traveling thru the ABS Modulator.
I always assumed the ABS Modulator was an 'open' system (until needed).
I would prefer not paying a Mechanic to check with his expensive tool (I feel safe driving it).
As an experiment, I could brake while on loose gravel / ice, and any air would expel thru ABS system and I could do another flush.
Just curious what extra precautions / problems people are having after changing Brake Hoses or doing a flush.
I also pulled the Rear Drums and cleaned, inspected, adjusted them.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
I may have made the mistake of letting too much fluid drain from one of the lines (Reservoir did NOT go dry).
Haynes Book says, "Warning: if you let air into the system, you will need an expensive tool to fix".
I then flushed the Fluid thru all four Bleeder Screws (2x) using my Speedi-Bleed (Reservoir pressure setup).
The flush went well, but I'd like to get a 'higher' pedal.
Pedal goes down about 15-20% of travel before braking begins / similar to prior working on it.
I feel safe driving it, but could it be better ?
How can I be assured I have NO air in the ABS Modulator ? ? ?
Observation:
The flush consisted of pressurizing the Reservoir and fluid came out all four Bleeder Screws.
When changing the Pads, I compressed the Caliper Piston and fluid went up into the Reservoir.
Either way, the fluid was traveling thru the ABS Modulator.
I always assumed the ABS Modulator was an 'open' system (until needed).
I would prefer not paying a Mechanic to check with his expensive tool (I feel safe driving it).
As an experiment, I could brake while on loose gravel / ice, and any air would expel thru ABS system and I could do another flush.
Just curious what extra precautions / problems people are having after changing Brake Hoses or doing a flush.
I also pulled the Rear Drums and cleaned, inspected, adjusted them.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
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