Brakes won't bleed - Weak stream of brake fluid - Removing air pocket from ABS module - FIXED!

I can't get my brakes to bleed properly. I don't get any air to come out and there is a weak stream of fluid coming out of the bleeder screw on my brake caliper even after pumping the brakes a bunch. Why is this happening? I disconnected the brake line from the ABS module in order to repair the brake line. When I disconnected the fitting from the ABS module, I introduced air into the ABS module. That air pocket is not allowing me to properly bleed my brakes. I also have a soft brake pedal. I show you two methods for activating the ABS module. Once with a diagnostic tool and once with a little hill billy ingenuity. After activating the ABS module, the air pocket finally broke free and I was able to bleed my brakes properly. No more soft brake pedal!

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[TheDaninator]

I prefer method number two, because my wallet can handle that!

[oneandonly]

you earned my subscription with this video. I've been dealing with soft spongy brakes for over a year now and after replacing my brake master cylinder 4 times, booster twice, ABS once did i still have improvement but still wasn't a normal braking. You saved me the cost of taking my car to shop tomorrow to have system flushed.. thank you for your video confirming what i suspected about the ABS needing to burped out...

[markprince]

Thank you so very much. You just saved me. Had to change the exact same line on the exact same truck and had the same problem. After activation of ABS about 4 times, the front passenger bled so well that it squirted me in the eye. The other eye clearly saw victory!!!! Very informative video.

[geofreak]

Ok guys, I did this in a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2wd LT. I just drove it around the yard and field next door and shoved the gas pedal in several times. Took between 5 to 10 minutes to make the pedal have some resistance. Fluid came out of bleeder as normal! I couldn't believe it actually worked! Good luck, folks!

[frankrightbrain]

I’ve had this issue since paying our local Chevy Dealer $1, 300 to replace all brake lines after one of the lines below the master cylinder rusted out. Will be doing this procedure later today. This video earned my subscription. Thanks.

[Hunter-ycxi]

I just repaired one of my brake lines going from the master cylinder to the ABS module on a 2001 Silverado. I just cracked the fitting loose at the ABS module and did a bleed from that point. Worked perfect! No need to bleed the brakes at the calipers!

[jasonmoore]

Thanks for the money saving advice! I used the 2nd method on my son's car hoping to prevent going to a brake shop. High risk, high reward! Thanks again!

[teetime]

Found your video today while bleeding my Acura TL. Front Driver caliper wouldn't bleed. Drove that sucker to an open field did about 30-40mph slammed on breaks. Said a little prayer. And just like you said it worked!! TY so much!

[warrenwarburtonesq.]

I used trick number 2 on my 2008 BMW E90, and it worked like a charm. I had to send the ABS unit to England for repair and I did not have an OBD2 scanner that could activate the ABS. This really works.

[mikemcgown]

I recently purchased a 2003 Blazer and the previous owner had replaced the calipers and rotors. I drove it for a couple months and had a brake line leak on the left rear. I replaced the line and couldn't get any fluid or air to bleed out. My guess was an air pocket in the ABS unit. The brake pedal is very spongy. Seeing your video gives me hope for the resolution. Thank you!

[gocro]

I just did this to my 2013 Sierra 1500. It worked!!! I changed rear hubs, shoes, pistons and front rotors and pads. Bled the air, still spongey. I adjusted the shoes to react on the drum a little harder for easier braking. Took it to an industrial area, drove at speed, jumped on the brakes activating ABS about 10 times. I now have 1" of travel in the pedal!!! Solid AF brakes. Thankyou!!!

[EarthShne]

Thank you very much Daninator. Blew the rear line on my 99 Silverado and had to remove every line on the ABS to get to it. Replaced everything and got exactly the scenario in your vid. Followed your trick on driving and braking, (tearing up my country driveway, but having fun) and after about 4-5 runs of 6-7 acceleration/braking laps, I got it bled. I gotta say, the brakes feel the best since I bought it used 4 years ago and its over 300k miles~

Thanks again! You saved me a lot of expense and taught an old dog a new trick pass on as you have~

[jakesmith]

Bless you sir, 45 minutes after watching your video and a few skid marks in the local gravel patch later my wife’s van is back in commission after hours of head scratching.

[JeffSunnyside]

This video saved me a ton of money, I was told that the whole abs system needed replaced. Thank you Daninator!

[phabel]

This totally works, I spent a sleepless night before finding this clip. When I turn out of my driveway the main road is to the left, and to the right is half a mile of farm track, ideal for in line skidding. After doing intermittent hard braking to the farm and back I bled both front brakes and car was sorted. Thanks for the money saving tip, even works in the UK.

[echojensen]

My brakes completely locked up, making RPM's scream and transmission not work, while on a cross country road trip, alone. They would release after sitting and cooling a while, then lock up again. Been working on vehicles my whole life and refuse to take to a shop. Little did I know that my stubbornness would lead me to being broke down on the side of the Arizona road for 2 weeks. Started checking fuses, then wheel speed sensors. Tested abs control module by unplugging it, still locked up. Called a brake shop that said it's the master cylinder. Changed it out. Did a bench bleed on my tailgate, that was fun! Along with bleeding brakes by myself... figuring it all out as I go. I was ready to push it if the edge of the grand canyon if this didn't work. It worked for about 300 miles and starred locking up again. I would pull over and crack the lines on master and carry on my way till getting home. They finally got so bad all I could do is get 10 feet down the road. I then changed out the brake hoses. Bled and bled and bled again. No pedal whatsoever. Did a reset on the proportioning valve and still wouldn't bleed. I really don't want to change that! But at this point that's all that's left unless this trick works... any advice???

[jamesportente]

Excellent video. I couldn’t figure out why my back brakes wouldn’t bleed. I found this video and solved the problem. Thank you.

[bobaganoosh]

I found a scan tool that does abs and airbag stuff and it was only 200 something bucks! It runs the abs system in order to bleed these. It's been a life saver!! Great video

[Lsutton_]

I need to just say you are a damn lifesaver. I work at a shop so me saying this is sad and embarrassing but I have been in a pinch with my secondary car which is a 2011 MKZ that I just had a driver front caliper put on. It gravity bled but as soon as I bled all the other three calipers it didn’t want to bring fluid out the driver front hose. Didn’t have a scan tool on hand so down a sketchy gravel road I went to activate abs about 3-6 times and as soon as I cracked open the banjo bolt to the caliper I got plenty of air and fluid behind it. Thanks again.

[igormoiseev]

Just had a same problem on 02 Sierra 1500. Replaced all the lines but the air got stuck inside the abs unit. Method #3 ROCKS! Thank you A LOT for saving me a bunch! Liked and subscribed! Keep up the amazing work man!