Just wondering is there any special way that you bleed the brakes on a system that has anti lock. Years ago I did it the old way with 2 people, one pumping and holding the peddle and the other cracking the bleeder screw. I think I'm going to be forced to replace a caliper or 2 and wasn't thinking it was that hard a job until someone told me about the anti lock and valves and so on. Will the old way of doing it work or will I run into trouble and have to go to a shop to get this done. I am handy around mechanical work, just don't have all the latest gear that is sometimes needed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
P.S. I have a 2001.5 ( 4 wheel discs)

 

That is how I bleed my 01. Just dont let the pedal travel all the way to the floor after you crack the bleeder. It pushes the MC piston too far into the bore and can ruin the seals. I have also used the vacuum pump method, but seems to take alot longer. Since you are going open up the system to replace calipers, I would recommend replacing all of your fluid anyway. Just open the RR bleeder and let it drip into a pan for and hour. Then replace with new fluid and bleed all wheels. Took me about an hour.

Cole

 

I heard the same thing about antilock valves, and all, but I think that is on early abs equipped vehicles.

 

I did mine not too long ago and that is how you do it. Start at the farthest point and work you way back. I have a service manual and that is the way they say to do it. There are no surprises. I've tried the vacuum bleeders and much prefer the pressure bleeders. With these you don't have to worry about messing up the master cylinder by pushing the peddle in too far. Use a 2x4 under the peddle to limit the peddle stroke.

 

Thanks guys, that's what I was wanting to hear. I have done it the old fashioned way years ago and thought it would be the same. Then I read or heard about the ABS being different and just wanted to know if I could do it myself in the back yard. I hate going to anyone to get work done. I like to tinker but I don't like the bills that come with the tinkering.
P.S. Are aftermarket parts as good or should I go to the dealer?

 

a quick note, make sure that if you replace both of your calibers on the front or back whichever ones you are doing, that the calipers are side specific. The bleeder valve has to be facing up. i am not trying to say you would but i have seen alot of people do that and they wonder why there brakes dont work the same.