SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 00 - Bleeding brakes with ABS.

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Mon 7 Jan 2008 21:24
00 - Bleeding brakes with ABS. - hugomont
Can anyone tell me how to bleed the brakes on a 7 year old leon with ABS. The rear calliper has been replaced but the brake pedal isn't as firm as it use to be. I am told that I might have to take it to a dealer for it to be put on the computer to activate the ABS pump whilst bleeding the brakes.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 07/01/2008 at 21:25

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Mon 7 Jan 2008 21:59
00 - Bleeding brakes with ABS. - Screwloose
hugo

If air has got into the ABS modulator during bleeding, then it will need a scanner connected to operate the ABS solenoid valves to bleed them.

Most garages have something suitable.
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Tue 8 Jan 2008 20:53
00 - Bleeding brakes with ABS. - Rab355
If air has not got into the ABS pump, then the brakes can be bled in the normal way. Take care not to let the fluid level in the reservoir drop too far or you will end up having to bleed the master cylinder which is a pain (difficult access). Have you thought of putting the car in for a brake fluid change (recommended every 2 years) and leaving it to the garage to overcome any problems?
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