I've gone through all the searches and haven't been able to find a topic that answers my questions. I've read the proper way to flush the brake system, but do I need to do anything special considering my car has ABS? I've seen a few comments here and there about ABS equipped cars and its confused me. Can someone let me know soon, I'd like to flush my brake system before taking a trip to the mountains in a few weeks and don't want to screw it up!

 

does no one have an answer for me?

 

I can't believe no one knows has the solution to my plight?????

 

to flush the abs unit in our cars you need a special tool. you're better off taking it to a honda technician to properly have it flushed.

to flush the regular part of the system is like a non abs system.

the 2 units are separate.

 

Courtesy of BSQ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BSQ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Here is the procedure for ABS brake fluid replacement and bleeding (from the Helms manual):

1.) Remove the bleeder cap from the maintenance bleeder on the modulator unit.

2.) Attach the wrench to the maintenance bleeder.

3.) Connect a rubber tube of the appropriate diameter to the maintenance bleeder, and set the other end of the rubber tube in a suitable container.

4.) While holding the rubber tube with your hand, slowly loosen the maintenance bleeder 1/8 to 1/4 to collect the brake fluid in the container.

CAUTION: Do not loosen the maintenance bleeder too much. The high-pressure brake fluid can burst out.

5.) Tighten the maintenance bleeder.

6.) Start the engine and let it idle for a minute. Stop the engine.

7.) Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. It should be below the MAX (upper) level line.

8.) Repeat the steps 4 through 7 to drain the rest of the brake fluid from the modulator unit.

9.) Remove the cap, and refill the reservoir to the MAX (upper) level with fresh brake fluid.

10.) Repeat steps 4 through 8 twice, and refill the reservoir to the MAX (upper) level with fresh brake fluid.

11.) Tighten the maintenance bleeder to the specified torque (8 lbf-ft).

12.) After replacement, start the engine and make sure that the ABS indicator light goes off.
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^^thanks

^so that <U>is</U> for the ABS equipped DB2 GS-R. I just need a wrench and some tubing. So in other words likes like bleeding each caliper except I dont need to apply the pressure?

 

I believe its for a 94-97 Gen 3 integra. I'm not sure if the 93 tegs had a similar system, with a seperate reservoir for brake fluid.

 

yup separate reservoir

 

okay I'm confused again. So if its a separate reservior does that mean its different than the DC model? And that I need that special tool? I really don't feel like paying some $$$ for the shop to do this for me.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dawsonb17a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">okay I'm confused again. So if its a separate reservior does that mean its different than the DC model? And that I need that special tool? I really don't feel like paying some $$$ for the shop to do this for me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Later model integras (98+) had a redesigned ABS unit that didn't have a seperate reservoir. The above instructions are for an ABS system utilizing a seperate reservoir. You don't need any special tools and should be able to do it yourself.

 

^fantastic. Thank you very much thats what I needed to hear

Now will I be able to figure out where the maintenance bleeder is located?