ABS bleeding tool

[docs302]

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced ABS block bleeder tool. I searched some old posts but most of the links were dead. Amazon had several in the low $200 range which is reasonable but if anyone has personal experience with a cheaper tool that works (even with the race ABS module) I would love that info.

 

[DocB]

Good question. Subscribed.

 

[Speedboosted]

Interested to know as well. Can you post the links to the ones that you found?

 

[TymeSlayer]

Are you looking for this tool because you feel there's air in the ABS module?

Here's a tool I've seen but not sure what years it covers. It may be for only 2013 and older Fords.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P621KR1/?tag=tmo302-20

 

[Mad Hatter]

Would be nice to have.... But I have never had any air problems in the abs before (in the Mustang at least)... Are you having problems??

 

[TymeSlayer]

No but am looking to change out all brake and clutch fluids while putting in the 302S ABS module and wonder if this tool might help. It would be great if it would shut off the idiot lights that will come on after the exchange. Not sure why the OP is asking.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I think the Idiot lights come on any case with the ABS module. But you get used to them....

 

[Eric62]

I usually pressure bleed my '13 whenever opening up the system or changing fluid.

There are pressure bleeders available for less than $100 but...

I kluged up a spare brake reservoir cap with an air fitting so I can push about 7 psi into the reservoir. You have to refill after every corner bleed but it has been 100% effective so far.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I have a motul bleeder but, must admit, still prefer the good old foot pumping method

 

[BigTaco]

Autel sells several tools that perform an auto bleed function. This is the way to go; no air exposure for brake fluid, and the ability to repeat the process from the drivers seat until you are satisfied.

 

[Tonymustang302]

Autel sells several tools that perform an auto bleed function. This is the way to go; no air exposure for brake fluid, and the ability to repeat the process from the drivers seat until you are satisfied.

links?

 

[gtorpedo]

Does the Forscan program work with the S197s? I used the Forscan program + OBDLink MX and the ABS bleed procedure only took a few minutes on my S550. Have to do a bleed from the calipers after, but the ABS bleed procedure is all done from the driver seat. All-in cost was $60 for the OBD adapter.

 

[BigTaco]

Autel Maxicheck Pro for ABS Brake Auto Bleeding OBD2 Scan Tool with Airbag, EPB, SAS, BMS, Oil Reset Services for Specific VehiclesDefault Title

Autel Maxicheck Pro is a specialty tool for technicians & garages. Focus on one or more service functions, like EPB, Oil Service, ABS, SRS, BMS, DPF etc. Sale online store at wholesale price.US/EU warehouse.

www.obdprice.com

 

[captdistraction]

Does the Forscan program work with the S197s? I used the Forscan program + OBDLink MX and the ABS bleed procedure only took a few minutes on my S550. Have to do a bleed from the calipers after, but the ABS bleed procedure is all done from the driver seat. All-in cost was $60 for the OBD adapter.

Oddly, they still list S197 as not having that capability. I used it recently on S550 and on a 11 Raptor. I wonder what it would take to get it on S197 (its also been a while since I checked)

 

[captdistraction]

Correction, forscan supports it as of v2.3.23

 

[docs302]

To answer previous question.....I'm not really having brake issues although I always feel my pedal is just a tad softer than I prefer. I just think if we are going to bleed the entire system then the ABS block should also be included. Just being thorough. I don't really know if I need to have the tool but if it's not expensive why not.

 

[docs302]

Here's a tool I've seen but not sure what years it covers

Yup that's the one I was looking at.

 

[Tonymustang302]

Pardon my derailment and not being a ford tech for 11yrs......is there something what shows how to swap brake fluid to ford dot4? Is the motul pressure bleeder enough even to get the abs module flushed? I cant remember in my 35yr old brain

 

[Champale]

Slightly off topic but if I install new Stoptech front calipers and bleed all 4 brakes, am I going to have an issue with the ABS sensor?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Slightly off topic but if I install new Stoptech front calipers and bleed all 4 brakes, am I going to have an issue with the ABS sensor?

More then likely not at all... Specially if you do the change in one day and dont leave it dripping by gravity for a week!