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Old 11-20-2021, 11:05 PM
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I have a 2001 Roadtrek 190 on a Dodge 3500 chassis with ABS brakes. I bled the master cylinder and the four wheels twice already and still get a spongy pedal. I was wondering if there is a bleeder port on the hcu unit or proportioning valve and where it might be located. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
 
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I also saw thread stating that for 4-wheel ABS you need a bi-directiona scanner to properly bleed the system. Anyone know where I can get one that doesn't cost $700 and works on my 2001 Dodge 3500 van? Thanks
 
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I also saw thread stating that for 4-wheel ABS you need a bi-directiona scanner to properly bleed the system. Anyone know where I can get one that doesn't cost $700 and works on my 2001 Dodge 3500 van? Thanks
Might try this experiment..... Find a stretch of road with NO traffic. Run the van up to about 30 mph, and then STAND on the brakes. (get the system to activate) Do that several times, then take it home and bleed the brakes again.
 
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Might try this experiment..... Find a stretch of road with NO traffic. Run the van up to about 30 mph, and then STAND on the brakes. (get the system to activate) Do that several times, then take it home and bleed the brakes again.
I don't think I'm going that route. I have it jacked up both rear wheels off in order to get to bleeders ,impossible to reach with the tires on. I'm going to try and get a hold of a bidirectional scanner first, thanks anyway for the suggestion.
 
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