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Bleeding brakes with ABS

  • Red FLHTK
    Red FLHTK
    11 years ago

     Can anyone let me know if there is anything special with replacing and bleeding my brake lines on my 2010 FLHTK with ABS?

  • ozymax
    ozymax
    11 years ago
    I did it on 2012 fxdf ABS no problems. Just used a vacuum instead of pumping just to be on the safe side.
    Originally I asked the dealer about it and they told me best if they do it to ensure no air got in the ABS module
  • Red FLHTK
    Red FLHTK
    11 years ago

     I'm at the point where $120/hr to service my bike is not on. I want to start doing things myself, but searching threads on this and other forums everyone's got a different opinion. I'm picking up my workshop manual tomorrow and hoping the straight forward answer is in there.

  • allde
    allde
    11 years ago

     I'm no expert, researching your question you don't want air in the ABS module, some people recommend reverse flushing, see vid attached.

  • Red FLHTK
    Red FLHTK
    11 years ago

     I've had a look at other you tube vids and they were done on a 2008 road king with a vacumme pump, looks easy enough. I don't know if they have ABS though. It'll do for the wife's 2008 XL 1200 though.

  • Retroman
    Retroman
    11 years ago
    Yes "suck" it thru' with a vacuum pump. NO LEVER PUMPING !!

    Have a "bleed buddy" top up the master cylinder as you go , they're quite small in volume and empty REAL quick

    Be as careful as , the DOT 4 is a "Kont" on paint so cover up the tank and guards but still be CAREFUL !!

    Also be careful of fluid on the caliper itself , same reason , RINSE with water , don't wipe !!
  • Red FLHTK
    Red FLHTK
    11 years ago

     Thanks retro man, you've reinstated my confidence. I'll order the mighty vac and give it a go! 

  • luckyone
    luckyone
    11 years ago

    changed my lines on a heritege new master cyl and bled not a problem the trick is once its hard tape up your lever and let it sit over nite and any air you missed will come out