Caravan V6-201 3.3L (1995)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Antilock Brake System Bleeding Procedures
BLEEDING BENDIX ANTILOCK 4 BRAKE SYSTEM
The base brakes and Antilock Brake System must be bled anytime air is permitted to enter the hydraulic system, due to disconnection of brake lines,
hoses or components.
If the Antilock Modulator Assembly is removed from the vehicle, both the Base Brake System and the Antilock Brake System must be bled using the
appropriate procedure. It is important to note that excessive air in the brake system will cause a soft or spongy feeling brake pedal.
During brake bleeding operations, ensure that brake fluid level remains close to the FULL level in the reservoir. Check brake fluid level periodically
during bleeding procedure, adding DOT 3 brake fluid as required.
CAUTION: The base brake and Antilock brake hydraulic systems, on the Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System, can NOT be bled using any type of
brake pressure bleeding equipment. This type of bleeding equipment does not develop the pressure required in the brake hydraulic system, to
adequately bleed all trapped air. The only method which should be used for bleeding the base brakes hydraulic system, on a vehicle equipped with the
Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System. Is the manual procedure of pressurizing hydraulic system, using constant moderate to heavy foot pressure on brake
pedal.
The Antilock portion of brake system MUST be bled using the DRB Scan Tool and the bleeding sequence procedure outlined below.
BENDIX ANTILOCK 4 MODULATOR ASSEMBLY BLEEDING PROCEDURE
1. Assemble and install all brake system components on the vehicle, making sure all hydraulic fluid lines are installed and properly torqued.
2. Bleed the base brake system, using ONLY the bleeding procedure outlined in Service Adjustments.
To perform the bleeding procedure on the ABS modulator assembly, the battery, battery tray, battery tray support bracket and acid shield must be
removed from vehicle. Then reconnect the vehicle's battery to vehicle's battery cables, using ONLY approved battery jumper cables.
3. Connect the DRB Scan Tool to the vehicle's diagnostic connector. The vehicle diagnostic connector is located behind the fuse panel access cover
on the lower section of the dash panel left of the steering column. The diagnostic connector for the 1995 model year has been changed. It is now a
black 8 way connector but is compatible to the DRB Scan Tool 6 way connector.
4. Using the DRB Scan Tool check to make sure the CAB does not have any stored fault codes, if it does, remove them using the DRB Scan Tool.
WARNING: WHEN BLEEDING THE MODULATOR ASSEMBLY WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. A CLEAR BLEED TUBE MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE MODULATOR BLEED SCREWS AND SUBMERGED IN A CLEAR CONTAINER FILLED PART WAY
WITH FRESH CLEAN BRAKE FLUID. DIRECT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM THE PAINTED SURFACES OF
THE VEHICLE. BRAKE FLUID AT HIGH PRESSURE MAY COME OUT OF THE BLEEDER SCREWS, WHEN OPENED.
When bleeding Antilock modulator assembly, the following bleeding sequence MUST be followed to insure a complete bleeding of all air from
the Antilock brake, and base brake hydraulic systems. The modulator assembly can ONLY be bled using a manual bleeding procedure to
pressurize the hydraulic system.
MODULATOR ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT BLEEDING PROCEDURE AND SEQUENCE
