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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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96 f 1504x4 brakes faded down almost to the bottom.
Put on new master cylender, bench blead, blead whole system.

I still have the same peoblem!
Help!!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Could be the RABS valve. You can remove the end plug and spring to eliminate the internal reservoir.
 
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Where do I found the RABS valve ?
 
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I found the RABS valve, so now I pll the big nut off the front and remove the spring?
 
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Did as I was told FIXED works now.
Thanks much!!!
 
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Now should I repace this valve or leave it as is, what's the downside?
I've never been a fan of ABS anyway.
 
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I'd just leave it as it is. The RABS wasn't that great anyway.
 
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Sounds good to me thanks again!
 
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