2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

98 ram 1500 4wd bleeding brakes entire system from master cylinder down

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 23, 2020 | 11:19 PM
  #1  
nedhlp7's Avatar
nedhlp7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default 98 ram 1500 4wd bleeding brakes entire system from master cylinder down

Just replaced brake master cylinder and all brake lines from the master cylinder down , do you just bleed the system normally or do you have to do anything different cause of the abs ( abs is at rear wheels )
Anyone know the proper procedure ?


 
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2020 | 11:36 PM
  #2  
MoparFanatic21's Avatar
MoparFanatic21
Legend
Veteran: Marine Corps
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 8,098
Likes: 318
Default

Originally Posted by nedhlp7
Just replaced brake master cylinder and all brake lines from the master cylinder down , do you just bleed the system normally or do you have to do anything different cause of the abs ( abs is at rear wheels )
Anyone know the proper procedure ?
You bleed it normally but you have to activate the ABS because it can trap air. You can do that on a gravel road
 
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 03:41 PM
  #3  
nedhlp7's Avatar
nedhlp7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default

Can you activate the abs system manually while bleeding the brakes?
 
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 04:16 PM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,482
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

Not without the proper scan tool.
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2020 | 01:52 PM
  #5  
nedhlp7's Avatar
nedhlp7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default

After actvating the anti lock brakes on a gravel road , you would need to bleed the system again right?
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2020 | 02:22 PM
  #6  
MoparFanatic21's Avatar
MoparFanatic21
Legend
Veteran: Marine Corps
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 8,098
Likes: 318
Default

Originally Posted by nedhlp7
After actvating the anti lock brakes on a gravel road , you would need to bleed the system again right?
Yes you will
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2020 | 10:44 PM
  #7  
nedhlp7's Avatar
nedhlp7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default

How long can the master cylinder (after bench bleeding) sit in the truck after being installed? All new lines are hooked up to it, tried to gravity bleed the brakes starting at right rear but master cylinder remains full . Didnt push the brake pedal just tried gravity bleeding and nothing came out.
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2020 | 10:47 PM
  #8  
nedhlp7's Avatar
nedhlp7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default

Just to clarify , i didnt use the brake pedal yet cause i need to get a new battery and want truck running when i manually bleed the brakes so the booster works
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2020 | 11:07 PM
  #9  
ddtmoto's Avatar
ddtmoto
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default

you have it running while bleeding brakes.?
 
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2020 | 08:49 AM
  #10  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,482
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

You can do the initial bleeding with engine off.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:38 AM.