How do you bleed the ABS module on a Chevy truck?

Scan Tool

1. Attach a pressure bleeder to the master cylinder reservoir and turn the ignition key to the On position.
2. Connect the scan tool and set it to “Automatic Bleed Procedure.” Wait one minute for the tool to energize and cycle the ABS solenoids.
3. Bleed each wheel as the scan tool instructs you to.

How do you bleed the brakes on a 96 Chevy 1500?

Begin by bleeding the system at the right rear wheel, then the left rear, right front and left front. Open one bleed screw at a time 1/2 to 1 full turn. Slowly depress the brake pedal until it reaches its full travel and hold until the bleed screw has been tightened.

How do you bleed the brakes on a 1998 Chevy Suburban?

TWO PERSON PROCEDURE

1. Raise the vehicle in order to access the system bleed screws.
2. Bleed the system at the right rear wheel first.
3. Install a clear hose on the bleed screw.
4. Immerse the opposite end of the hose into a container partially filled with clean DOT 3 brake fluid.
5. Open the bleed screw 1/2 to one full turn.

How do you bleed brakes on a Chevy truck?

How to Bleed Brakes

1. Raise your car on jack stands. Make sure it’s parked on a level surface first.
2. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder.
3. Check the bleeder valves.
4. Bleed the brakes.
5. Finish up and take a test drive.

What’s the best way to bleed a brake line?

You can do this by opening the bleeder valves and then use a vacuum tool to suck out the lines dry. Then, as you fill out the new fluid, have your partner press on the brakes. As your partner depresses the brakes, loosen the bleeding valve. You’ve adequately bled the brakes once new fluid starts to come out of the valve.

Is there a way to bleed GM ABS brakes?

How to Bleed GM ABS Brakes. Bleeding the brake system after changing the brakes can be hard on some anti-lock braking systems. The good news is that on some GM vehicles, a scan tool isn’t needed to bleed ABS brakes. A scan tool is only needed with a DBC-7 anti-lock braking system, and then only if air entered the ABS modulator during brake service.

What happens when you bleed the rear brakes?

Test the brake pedal after all the brakes are bled. Once you are certain of a firm pedal, drive the vehicle at more than three miles per hour so the controller can automatically reset the system. Stop the vehicle afterward and bleed the rear brakes.

Do you need to bleed the ABS module?

Once your brake lines are properly bled, you can continue further troubleshooting. If the brakes still don’t feel right after you have properly flushed the brakes, then you might need to bleed the ABS module itself. Even without the help of an ABS scan tool, bleed methods can be performed safely and accurately.