ShadowDrake

I had this same problem. No matter how much I would bleed them, the pedal would sink right to the floor and the engine would start to struggle. I ended up rolling it back in my driveway slowly and hitting the brakes to be sure I had stopping power, then going for a short (like 2 minutes, no faster than 35) drive, with light braking, as I drove the pedal improved. When I got back, I bled them all again, got a tiny bit more air out that was not coming out before, and all is fine now.

josh00saleen

thanks for the replys.. Brake calipers are on correct w/ bleed screw pointing up. I have done several brake jobs just never ran into this problem. again thanks

Tac2cul

have you rebleed the system with it running yet?

give us some updates on what youve done since the advice

josh00saleen

I didn't have a whole lot of time. I did do some more bleeding w/ car running, and got some more air out. They seem to be getting a little better. I'll see tomorrow. I did call 2 different Ford delearships and both said that because of ABS system it had to be bled by their computer. I realize they want me in their to get my money, but has anyone else heard this? It is driving me crazy though, I want to drive my car so bad its killin' me. I buy a Saleen and drive it for two weeks and decide to powder coat the calipers and put d/s rotors on... I wish I would have waited now. Even though it does look pretty sweet. I'll post pics when done. thanks

Tac2cul

Yeah ABS can be biatch sometimes......

but i havent ever heard of it b4...but when i was checking around to get my calipers installed all the places i called asked if i had ABS and bleeding the system would be alil different. So i said screw ya i'll do it myself

josh00saleen

I got them bleed and they are like new again... thanks god.. A piece of advice for anyone removing calipers for whatever reason, get 4 vice grips so you can clamp the line at all 4 calipers. This I believe would make the bleeding process MUCH EASIER.. I got it done though. I'll post pics as soon as I get a chance. thanks for everyones help especially you tac2cul. Your right on about having to bleed w/ car running.

GodAmGT00

How do you actually bleed the brakes w/ the car running?? Did you have someone else there, or did you rig the pedal to stay down??


I've never bled a car's brakes w/ it running.. Wouldn't the brake booster cause some sort of interference??




JT

Tac2cul

yeah i had someone else there to help.......

not sure how the booster would interfere.....

Tac2cul

nevermind

pete1665

i know this is an old thread but,,,

is there any truth to the special bleeding procedure for abs?