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Bleeding ABS Master Cylinder after replacement

  

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After watching your video on replacing a master cylinder I wonder is there anything different you do for a ABS system?

My 2007 Kia Rondo, 190k miles, One day failed to stop at a Stop sign after the pedal went straight to the floor.

No signs of leakage on any of the brake cylinders or lines.

I was told that after installing it myself that I would need a dealership to hook it up to a computer to "Bleed" the master cylinder.

I've never heard of such a thing but I've never own a Kia before.

 

I've googled it and only found one video, so far, that mentions you have to do that with an ABS system.

What's your thoughts?

 

Thanks,

Tim

I wish I still had my 67 Oldsmobile!

 


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From my understanding kinda a misconception, it can make the job easier though. Unless your car has a electronically controlled "E" brake then there is no need for a scan tool just don't dry out the module and you be good. Yes some cars need to "detach the calipers" or to be put into a "service mode" but that's like newer cars... Certainly not a 2007. Congrats on a 190k mile kia. I would avoid the dealer. 


Thanks, I think I forgot to mention it had the engine replaced due to the timing belt jumping.


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If the air gets into the ABS module, you need to bleed it and for that, you need a dealer level scan tool.  


I got a scanner from Amazon that does the ABS module bleed so for now avoiding a dealership visit


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