2007 Dodge Ram 2500 HEMI. Must I jack truck up and remove tires just to do break line flush? I can get to where I need to bleed at just by crawling under the truck.

 

Um--yah,

I would acually recommend that way of doing it-----just less hassle.

A couple of things I would recommend, it you haven't attempted to break the bleed nipples loose------use a 6 point deep well socket to initially open them up, do them one at a time, use a piece of tubing at the nipple to run the brake fluid to a bottle to avoid getting it all over the place as it can be a bit corrosive, plus it keeps the overall mess down. To make the whole thing easier, two people definitely helps. Once you get everything flushed, s-l-o-w-l-y pump the brakes back up without the engine running until they are rock hard again. Whatever you do, don't let the reservoir get empty.

 

Ok, great! Since my truck has ABS is the procedure any different?

 

No, just don't start the truck up until the brakes are rock hard again

 

+1 on this statement.

Also, if you don't have a vacuum bleeder I'd suggest you get one ASAP, they make the process a lot easier. They aren't too expensive, as they are usually just manual pump type systems... stay away from the electric types.

It does help to take the wheels off b/c you get more access to the caliper bleeder valves, and you don't risk getting brake fluid on them, which will stain the surface.

and make sure you don't let the brake fluid reservoir get empty... your helper should be watching this with a bottle of fluid ready to fill it up again.

My last tip is make sure the bleeder you have has a clear tube that goes to the caliper, that will show you when the fluid is "clean" and you can stop bleeding.