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Old 08-11-2011, 12:40 PM   #3
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Re: Do I need a scanner to replace brake fluid with ABS brakes?

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Originally Posted by Greenblurr93 View Post
not sure why you would need a scanner... unless there is a code you need to reset.

the why i bleed any car is empty the brake fluid res, fill with fresh fluid, then proceed to bleed the lines as normal, there by pulling the fresh fluid into the lines without introducing air into the system
That is how I usually do it.

I do not remember where, but in one of newer Honda's manuals I read that on Hondas's ABS system the bleeding is done with a scanner. I was really surprised. My 2010 Forester's FSM does not mention anything like that.

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