Trouble bleeding brakes
we have a 2007 class C ford E450 chassis. I decided i wanted to flush the brake fluid out as it was getting dirty looking. I did it as i would any of my cars- clear hose on the bleeder screw leading t...
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Stefonius wrote:OUCH! i hope not! i never let the fluid level go too low in the reservoir, so i hope i don't have to go thru that....but we'll see!
I don't know if your E450 is like my F450, but I had the same issue after I replaced a rotted steel brake line in the rear of the truck. In order to get a proper and thorough brake bleed on my truck, the ABS pump has to be cycled during the process... one valve at a time. This requires a scan tool capable of sending commands to the pump. Since I don't have the cash for such a tool, I have to go to the local dealership for a brake bleed.
