How many still gravity flush there brake system?

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ObviousAlias7@reddit

My modern ABS cars typically require me to run an ABS service bleed procedure that has instructions. So i follow what the scan-tool tells me to do. usually its something like open bleeder, the pump engages, and I press the pedal for a period of time and then close bleeder.

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DeltaAlphaGulf@reddit

How expensive of a scan tool is needed for that?

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ObviousAlias7@reddit

Varies. With Fords/Lincoln, you can use ForScan which is free software for a laptop and you just need the cost of an OBD2 interface to the laptop.

My other scan tool was $400, but I’m seeing phone apps that might do it. I really haven’t dug into every single modern option to do this. It can also be vehicle specific with regards to a scan tool. Might have to ask on a board specific to your vehicle and see what folks use.

My $400 scan tool is an Xtools D7.

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NotnaBobsBurner@reddit

Wow, so glad I only drive '80s and older. That is so dumb sounding also lmao "forscan" like wtf modern kids playing with their forscan ...

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ObviousAlias7@reddit

I have an 80s car in my fleet as well. It’s a different skill set for sure messing with newer cars.

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bernardfarquart@reddit

I always gravity bleed first, check pedal then use my vacuum pump or my air powered brake bleed kit

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nanneryeeter@reddit

Gravity flush where brake system?

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S7alker@reddit

Vacuum bleed mine still with my mity vac and adapter kit.

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Equana@reddit

Most ABS equipped modern cars do not gravity bleed very well. I used to gravity bleed older cars but no more.

I pressure bleed now. I make my own fittings by buying another cap and adding a quick connect fitting I can attach to my compressor dialed down to 4 psi or so. Fill the reservoir, add pressure, open 1 bleeder. Refill the reservoir, move to the next caliper.

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ferraricare@reddit

Exactly, I've worked on a couple late models that specified pressure bleeding only.

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mrblahhh@reddit

I ain't got time for that, pressure + pump brakes slow

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ChicknParmMafia@reddit

Surprised no one is talking about pressure bleeding, which is superior

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NoPersimmon7434@reddit

Never. If I'm flushing brakes at home, I'll do manual bleeding. I only need one other person. All they have to do is sit in the driver's seat and operate the brake pedal when told. No skills required.

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Training_Echidna_911@reddit

Had a device for years, essentially a piece of red rubber tubing with one end plugged and a slit cut along the side. Acts as a one way valve. Pop the open end on the bleed nipple, rest of tube in a glass jar, open a turn, go and pump pedal a few times, check the jar, etc. No need for second person.

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WarVnt@reddit (OP)

I use gravity and crack open a beer, gives me reasons to be in the garage.

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