09 Escape brake flush
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09 Escape brake flush
Hi, I have a 09 Escape and would like to flush the brake fluid and inspect the lines and hoses. I tried to use a Motive power bleeder on my 01 Superduty, with no luck.
Any tips on flushing the Escape? Key on or off, petal position, etc.... Thanks ,Artie
Any tips on flushing the Escape? Key on or off, petal position, etc.... Thanks ,Artie
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I've used a Motive pressure bleeder on two other vehicles but not my 2009 Escape yet.
A had a problem with the LR only on a 1990 Buick and had to use a hand vacuum bleeder to get it started. After that, the pressure bleeder worked fine. In fact, a line rusted out on this vehicle and I'm in the process of replacing all the lines right now. What a PITA!
How exactly are you using the Motive pressure bleeder? This is a engine OFF, one person method.
Otherwise, you need a helper to depress/hold the brake pedal with the engine running while you bleed each wheel.
I improved on the Motive but adding quick disconnects to avoid twisting lines right away. There's no manual pressure release on these which it should have. I just bought a 453 or .453" short tubeless valve stem. Drilled a 29/64" hole near the lid, fished in the stem, attached a valve core removal tool and popped it in. Works like a charm
A had a problem with the LR only on a 1990 Buick and had to use a hand vacuum bleeder to get it started. After that, the pressure bleeder worked fine. In fact, a line rusted out on this vehicle and I'm in the process of replacing all the lines right now. What a PITA!
How exactly are you using the Motive pressure bleeder? This is a engine OFF, one person method.
Otherwise, you need a helper to depress/hold the brake pedal with the engine running while you bleed each wheel.
I improved on the Motive but adding quick disconnects to avoid twisting lines right away. There's no manual pressure release on these which it should have. I just bought a 453 or .453" short tubeless valve stem. Drilled a 29/64" hole near the lid, fished in the stem, attached a valve core removal tool and popped it in. Works like a charm
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