Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra

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Oct 13, 2003 | 03:11 PM

ScootinIntegra

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Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra

I was reading through my haynes manual, and it said that to bleed the brake system in ABS-equipped cars, you need to have a special tool and have a shop do it. Problem is, I don't have the time or the money to have a shop do it. I need my car back ASAP, and I have just enough money to buy the calipers and pads. Can anyone shed any light on this situation?

Oct 13, 2003 | 03:31 PM

EL Vap133

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Re: Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra (ScootinIntegra)

Anytime you crack a brake line open you will need to bleed the brakes to make sure you do not have air in the lines or else your car will brake like crap.

Oct 13, 2003 | 05:20 PM

ScootinIntegra

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Re: Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra (EVIL_Vap133)

no lol I know that, I know how to bleed the brakes, but in my manual it says you need a "special tool" to bleed the brakes on an ABS-equipped car. What "special tool" do I need? Can i do this myself?

Oct 13, 2003 | 05:34 PM

EL Vap133

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Re: Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra (ScootinIntegra)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScootinIntegra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no lol I know that, I know how to bleed the brakes, but in my manual it says you need a "special tool" to bleed the brakes on an ABS-equipped car. What "special tool" do I need? Can i do this myself?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ahhh I see, I can't think of any special tool but then again all my cars are non-ABS...

Oct 13, 2003 | 05:39 PM

oMek

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Re: Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra (EVIL_Vap133)

i dont think you need a special tool. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=632721 thats a good write up on how to do it. also http://www.team-integra.net has some good write ups about it, noone ever say you need special tool.

Oct 14, 2003 | 03:41 AM

JimBlake

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Re: Replacing Brake calipers on an ABS Integra (ScootinIntegra)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScootinIntegra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... but in my manual it says you need a "special tool" to bleed the brakes on an ABS-equipped car. What "special tool" do I need? Can i do this myself?</TD></TR></TABLE>Is your manual specifically for Integra?? I know someone with an '89 Legend, and his needs a couple 'special tools'.

First, the ABS bleeder screw is hidden down low in the engine compartment. The first special tool is a long skinny thing that opens the bleed screw, and has a hose & reservoir built in, so the ABS bleeds into this tool instead of dripping all over.

The second special tool is an electrical hookup to make the ABS motor run when you want. On my Integra you can run the motor by turning the ignition on & off.