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pbcstylez · 12-24-2007, 12:02 PM

I've searched and cannot find a definitive answer on the brake bleeding order and procedure for the s14 w/ ABS.

I've found that people have mentioned to start with:
#1
Passenger Rear
Driver Rear
Passenger Front
Driver Front

Than I found:
#2
Driver Rear
Passenger Rear
Driver Front
Passenger Front

#3
Than I found that people bleed 2 star screws on the ABS module.

Which do I use to bleed my S14 w/ ABS?

#1? #2? #1&#3? #2&#3?

Thanks guys I just want some sanity

Maybe Russ could chime in?

*garagelu* · 12-24-2007, 12:17 PM

ABS brake bleeding on ABS cars are the same as any other car. RR,LR,RF,LF. The only reason people say you may need to bled the pump is not all ABS pump are designed the same. When you bleed the brakes with the car off, the pump isnt on.

The best way to do it is to bleed it once and then go out and make some sudden hard stops to initiate the ABS. This gets the fluid worked through the pump. After that, go bleed it again. This will get all the dirty fluid out.

I have an ABS car and have always done it like any other brake system. Never had a problem with it.

jspaeth · 12-24-2007, 12:24 PM

Yeah....I have a question too about the ABS....I know you can bleed the ABS using the 2 TORX screws on top of the unit, but where does the fluid come out?

I didn't see a bleed nut or somewhere to put a hose on....does the fluid just pour out the top hahah?

***S14DB*** · 12-24-2007, 01:09 PM

It's Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front for all 240's. ABS you just pull the connectors on the ABS module to make sure the solenoid's release(or pull the batt ground).

hustlervibes · 12-24-2007, 01:14 PM

I always learned that you start farthest away from your BMC and that would be passenger rear.

jspaeth · 12-24-2007, 01:20 PM

Yah it's different for ABS because of how the hardlines run, the lengths are different than they would be with no ABS

***S14DB*** · 12-24-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspaeth

Yah it's different for ABS because of how the hardlines run, the lengths are different than they would be with no ABS

No, It's not. Get an FSM. I have one on the shelf next to me. Only thing you have to do is disable the abs module.

projectRDM · 12-24-2007, 02:32 PM

Bingo. Unplug the actuator and bleed as normal. I've never had to bleed the actuator itself.

timlush · 12-25-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

It's Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front for all 240's. ABS you just pull the connectors on the ABS module to make sure the solenoid's release(or pull the batt ground).

Actually, on S-chassis, the left rear is farther from the MC than the right rear because of the way the lines are run. (USDM)

sillydrift · 12-25-2007, 03:48 PM

this is the bleeding sequence out of the nissan service book for the 240sx
just like mentioned above disable the abs module

12-24-2007, 01:09 PM	#4
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It's Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front for all 240's. ABS you just pull the connectors on the ABS module to make sure the solenoid's release(or pull the batt ground). __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-24-2007, 01:20 PM	#6
jspaeth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Age: 37 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: jspaeth Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yah it's different for ABS because of how the hardlines run, the lengths are different than they would be with no ABS __________________ Daily driven

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Bingo. Unplug the actuator and bleed as normal. I've never had to bleed the actuator itself. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

12-25-2007, 03:48 PM	#10
sillydrift Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood Age: 36 Posts: 454 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	this is the bleeding sequence out of the nissan service book for the 240sx just like mentioned above disable the abs module __________________

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12-24-2007, 12:02 PM	#1
pbcstylez Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay Age: 36 Posts: 2,110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 w/ ABS brake bleeding order searched I've searched and cannot find a definitive answer on the brake bleeding order and procedure for the s14 w/ ABS. I've found that people have mentioned to start with: #1 Passenger Rear Driver Rear Passenger Front Driver Front Than I found: #2 Driver Rear Passenger Rear Driver Front Passenger Front #3 Than I found that people bleed 2 star screws on the ABS module. Which do I use to bleed my S14 w/ ABS? #1? #2? #1&#3? #2&#3? Thanks guys I just want some sanity Maybe Russ could chime in? __________________ parking lot pimpin... Seller Feedback here: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ight=pbcstylez

12-24-2007, 12:17 PM	#2
garagelu Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 36 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	ABS brake bleeding on ABS cars are the same as any other car. RR,LR,RF,LF. The only reason people say you may need to bled the pump is not all ABS pump are designed the same. When you bleed the brakes with the car off, the pump isnt on. The best way to do it is to bleed it once and then go out and make some sudden hard stops to initiate the ABS. This gets the fluid worked through the pump. After that, go bleed it again. This will get all the dirty fluid out. I have an ABS car and have always done it like any other brake system. Never had a problem with it.

12-24-2007, 12:24 PM	#3
jspaeth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Age: 37 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: jspaeth Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yeah....I have a question too about the ABS....I know you can bleed the ABS using the 2 TORX screws on top of the unit, but where does the fluid come out? I didn't see a bleed nut or somewhere to put a hose on....does the fluid just pour out the top hahah? __________________ Daily driven

12-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#5
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 32 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always learned that you start farthest away from your BMC and that would be passenger rear.