brake FLUSH w ABS

[drdd]

Okay, I've done some searching and my brain hurts.

Here's the deal: 1997 4WD w ABS

I currently have no braking problems or codes or squishy pedal. However, the brake fluid looks really dark and I want to completely FLUSH the old and replace.

Can I do this with ABS or do I need the pressurizing machine they use at the dealer ship?

I've bled brakes before, but never with ABS.

Can I just loosen each bleeder-screw and pedal-push the old fluid completely out (thereby completely emptying the master cylinder). And then just refill at the master cylinder and do a thorough bleeding at each wheel?

I think I'm way over-thinking this and that I'm really just a wussy and scared of my ABS !! Haha !

[GirlBear]

umm, i totolly drained my system when i replaced the brake booster. then refilled it and bled each brake and all upper connections. but to answer ur question , i guess? i mean i didnt hav 2 pressureize ne thing and they work good. plus the fluid was black!! But dont take my word 4 it im far from a mechanic.

[drdd]

yeah, I've just heard shit about getting "air upstream of the ABS" and stuff like that.

It seems tedious to bleed, top-off, bleed,, top-off, bleed, top-off forever until the fluid is finally replaced and running clean ...

Originally Posted by GirlBear

umm, i totolly drained my system when i replaced the brake booster. then refilled it and bled each brake and all upper connections. but to answer ur question , i guess? i mean i didnt hav 2 pressureize ne thing and they work good. plus the fluid was black!! But dont take my word 4 it im far from a mechanic.