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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Can someone tell me the correct way to bleed the combination valve and rwal valve with a vacuum bleeder?
The fsm says to bleed the combo valve then the rwal valve but doesnt explain how to do it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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If I am not mistaken, start at the furthest bleeder screw away from the valve (right rear) and work to the shortest distance (left front).
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Yes like said above from the rear right to left front. The ABS system is within the same brake lines your brakes on. So bleed the brakes and you bleed the ABS system.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the info guys
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Rwal bleed screw is on the drivers side BACK frame. (at least on the 89 with anti lock). you'll see a block on the frame with a bleeder screw at the end. if you do not bleed that valve you will have soft brakes forever. i know what people will say but if they bleed that valve you will notice a major improvement. the guys are right you bleed from right back to left front. i swapped all my fluid from regular brake fluid to silicone - the reason is i drove a high lift for years and they have silicone brake fluid in them. never heard of brake failure in any lift in 10 years, and they get hot!
 
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