Regal V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1998)
15. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the proper level if necessary.
16. Reinstall the brake fluid reservoir cap.
17. Turn the ignition to the RUN position, then turn off the engine.
18. Apply the brake pedal with moderate force and hold the brake pedal. Note the pedal travel and feel.
19. If the pedal feels firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, start the engine. With the engine running, re-check the pedal travel.
20. If the pedal travel is still firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, perform a road test on the vehicle. Make several normal (non-ABS)
stops from a moderate speed in order to ensure proper brake system function. Allow adequate cooling time between stops.
21. If pedal travel feels soft or has excessive travel either initially or after the engine start, use the following procedure:
21.1. Using the Scan Tool, release then apply each motor 2-3 times and cycle each solenoid 5-10 times.
21.2. When finished, apply the front and rear motors in order to ensure the pistons are in the upmost position. Do not drive the vehicle.
21.3. If a Scan Tool is not available, remove the foot from the brake pedal, start the engine and allow it to run for at least 10 seconds in order to
initialize the ABS. Do not drive the vehicle.
21.4. After ten seconds, turn the ignition off.
21.5. Repeat the initialization procedure five times in order to ensure that any trapped air has been dislodged. Repeat the pressure bleeding
procedure starting at Step 1.
22. Perform a road test on the vehicle. Make several normal (non-ABS) stops from a moderate speed in order to ensure proper brake system function.
Allow adequate cooling time between stops.
MANUAL BLEEDING
IMPORTANT: In the following procedure, use a suitable container and/or shop cloths in order to catch and prevent the brake fluid from
contacting any painted surfaces.
1. Clean the brake fluid reservoir cover and the surrounding area.
2. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover.
3. Inspect the brake fluid level. Fill the reservoir to the correct level if necessary.
4. Install the brake fluid reservoir cover.
