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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Brake bleeding problem

I am having a problem bleeding my brakes on a 04 f-150. I took it to a pretty good mechanic. He told me that there is air trapped in the abs somewhere and that ford has a special tool that can get the air out. Also, I am getting an obd2 reading, P0506, idle air control system, rpm lower than expected.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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What was changed to get air in the system?
If you have air in the ABS unit you will need a NGS+/WDS/IDS to do a service bleed. It activates the solenoids and valves in the ABS unit to get the air out.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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I took a good hit broadside in the right rear wheel. Broke my axle in half. I have pieced it back together rather successfully, just a few bugs. I guess its off to the dealer. Thanks for the help
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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If you didn't replace the ABS unit there is no need to do the service bleed.

Just bleed out all 4 wheels good.
These trucks have a soft brake pedal to start with. In fact if you push hard enough you can put it to the floor.
 
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