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jschlitz2 · 03-24-2014, 08:24 PM

I have a 12 LT/RS I just ordered the Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines & RBF 600 fluid. I am not up on the ABS, after I change the lines can I due the brake bleed the old fashion way? Would this cause an issue with the ABS? Thanks for all the information in advance.

Synner · 03-24-2014, 08:29 PM

Just don't leave the calipers/lines disconnected for a long time and bleed right after and you won't have any issues.

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 03-24-2014, 08:45 PM

If your worried about the ABS all you have to do when you get it all put back together is find a place to make the ABS come on to get the new fluid in the ABS pump, for my there was still snow on the driveway so it was easy to make the ABS kick in.

intensifi · 03-25-2014, 12:13 AM

I tried to get the ABS to cycle to get it's reservoirs to push the DOT3 out and get the new DOT 4 in there. In the end I took it to the dealer. They can run a computer program to force the ABS to cycle. I had them bleed more DOT 4 through the system to get the old DOT 3 out.

It cost a bit more, but the DOT 3 is now gone.

JDP Sales · 03-25-2014, 11:35 AM

You can do it the old fashion way. Then after the initial bleed, do like the above posters said and get the ABS to pulse to bleed that system. After that, another quick bleed and you're done!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

03-24-2014, 08:24 PM	#1
jschlitz2 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2 LT RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 23 View My Garage	Bleeding the Brakes I have a 12 LT/RS I just ordered the Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines & RBF 600 fluid. I am not up on the ABS, after I change the lines can I due the brake bleed the old fashion way? Would this cause an issue with the ABS? Thanks for all the information in advance.

03-24-2014, 08:45 PM	#3
Stealth 2010 2SS/RS Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota, Vadnais Heights Posts: 494 View My Garage	If your worried about the ABS all you have to do when you get it all put back together is find a place to make the ABS come on to get the new fluid in the ABS pump, for my there was still snow on the driveway so it was easy to make the ABS kick in. __________________ 2010 LS3 2SS/RS M6 AirAid Cold Air Intake, AAC LED sidemarkers, AAC P13w plasmas drl, Kook's Custom 1-7/8" Headers, Corsa Hybrid Exhaust JRE 445 Cam Package, JRE SCT Tune, RX Catch Can and Breather Tech AFX Heater Hose Relocation Kit, Black Chrome Wheels Pfadt trailing and toe arms, Pfadt solid subframe mounts, Pfadt diff bushings, Street Slayer Twin Carbon Technostalgia Camaro LED taillights, CTS-V Front Brakes, Powder Coated Calipers By ME MGW Short Throw Shifter Complete ZL1 Rearend Swap

03-25-2014, 12:13 AM	#4
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	I tried to get the ABS to cycle to get it's reservoirs to push the DOT3 out and get the new DOT 4 in there. In the end I took it to the dealer. They can run a computer program to force the ABS to cycle. I had them bleed more DOT 4 through the system to get the old DOT 3 out. It cost a bit more, but the DOT 3 is now gone. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

03-24-2014, 08:29 PM	#2
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Just don't leave the calipers/lines disconnected for a long time and bleed right after and you won't have any issues.

03-25-2014, 11:35 AM	#5
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You can do it the old fashion way. Then after the initial bleed, do like the above posters said and get the ABS to pulse to bleed that system. After that, another quick bleed and you're done! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007