C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Wheel Bleeding
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BLEEDING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
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The two person bleed procedure is required when installing a new electro-hydraulic control unit, or when air is suspected to be trapped in the
valve body.
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Do not run the scan tool Function Test after combination valve or tube adapter replacement.
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Do not drive the vehicle until brake pedal feel is firm.
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Do not reuse brake fluid used during bleeding.
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Vacuum, pressure or gravity bleeding may be used for base brake bleeding only.
1. Raise and support the vehicle to gain access to the system bleed screws.
2. Begin by bleeding the system at the right rear wheel.
3. Install clear hose on the bleed screw. Immerse the opposite end of the hose into a container partially filled with clean DOT 3 brake fluid.
4. Open the bleed screw 1/2 to 1 full turn.
5. Slowly depress the brake pedal until it reaches its full travel and hold until the bleed screw has been tightened. Release the brake pedal and wait
10-15 seconds for the master cylinder pistons to turn to the home position. Repeat until clean, air free brake fluid is present at the wheel bleed
screw. This procedure may use more than a pint of fluid per wheel. Check the master cylinder fluid level every 4 to 6 strokes of the brake pedal to
avoid running the system dry. Repeat steps 3 though 5 on the left rear, then right front, then left front.
6. Use the scan tool to run Function Test four times consecutively while applying the brake pedal firmly. Remove foot from the brake pedal between
each test.
7. Rebleed all four wheels using steps 3 through 5 to remove the remaining air from the brake system.
8. Evaluate the brake pedal feel before attempting to drive the vehicle and re-bleed as many times as necessary to obtain appropriate pedal feel.
