07-05-2008, 10:10 PM
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02 Mustang GT Brake Bleeding
Anyone know how to bleed brakes on an 02 GT? Please post an explanation or links to articles if you can. Thanks.
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07-06-2008, 11:21 AM
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Raised the car off the gound and remove all wheels or you can do the rear first than the front.
Fill the master cyl. Have another person slowly depress the brake pedal 3 to 4 times and hold it. Slowly open the bleeder on the Right rear cal. You can attach a clear piece of hose to the bleeder and use a container to catch the fluid. Just repeat the depress and hold till fluid is clean and air free. Then move to the Left rear,Right front and lastly Left front. Always check the master to make sure it is at least half full. If you bleed your system alot(as I do) check this out it eliminates the need for a second person or pumping the pedal. TrackHaus sells brake bleeding tools and the Motive brake bleeder
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07-08-2008, 08:40 PM
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If you still have a problem you have to bleed the master cylinder under the hood.
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07-10-2008, 10:27 PM
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So if you have air in the ABS pump, you'll never get that air out. Vacuum bleeding or pressure bleeding is the best method. To get air from them pump out, you either need an ABS bleeder (hand held tool that is equipped with a brake bleed function)............ or
Conventionally bleed the system as normal, then take it for a quick drive and lock the brakes up a few time to get the ABS to activate (this self bleeds the air) then bring it back and bleed conventionally again. Be sure the level in the master never drops below the minimum mark or you will trap more air and have to do it all over again.
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