ABS Autobleeding for the Camaro ZL1

[@Scrappydoo6628]

Excellent. The only video I've seen that actually does a thorough job explaining how to use this scanner to bleed ABS. Thanks!

[@RennayM]

Thanks for this video.. it's the only one I found that gave all the right information to actually do the job 👍🏽

[@radurobert8430]

Exactly what i needed. The best video regarding this tool. Thank you!

[@vandamner]

Very informative video. Purchased same Foxwell unit to calibrate steering. Keep the videos coming.

[@fasnuf]

More videos coming soon! Thank you

[@CamaroTime]

Very nice how to Mark......Always makes the brakes feel sooo good

[@fasnuf]

Just a quick video so people know about a cheap tool. Thanks Pete, have a great day

[@frankkennedy5361]

Excellent video and narrative, thank you. I changed two calipers on my 2008 Cadillac and can not bleed the brakes. Reservoir full and with assistant pumping the pedal very little fluid came out when I opened any bleeder screw. I expected the traditional stream with air bubbles present. (I have done this numerous times over the years and know the procedure.). Will try using my Motive power bleeder and jacking all wheels off the ground. In an attempt to get the air out, I will “drive” the car on stands and apply the brakes to exercise the ABS module. Rather not buy a scanner with bi-directional ABS control, if I don’t have to. However, armed with knowledge from your video will purchase the Foxwell if my approach fails. What perplexes me is I changed all the brake lines in my 2005 GMC truck, which has ABS and I had no problems. Simply filled the reservoir and bled each wheel and got the full stream expected at each bleeder. I did follow the Haynes bleeding procedure and had no ABS issues.

[@fasnuf]

I had similar results first time I tried bleeding these brakes, that’s why I looked for a scanner that could run the ABS module.

[@frankkennedy5361]

@@fasnuf Gave up on idea of trying to activate the ABS with the car on stands. Just ordered the Foxwell NT360 plus based on your video. Looking forward to using it.

[@frankkennedy5361]

Bought it based on your endorsement. It worked great. Simply registered and plugged it in. My SD card was already programmed. Thought it might have been a return, but it was advertised as new. I assumed Foxwell programmed the card, which makes sense to me. Device simply needs to be registered at their website and you can get to work. I was on the verge of having the car towed away to a shop with a scan tool, but dodged that bullet. Thanks again.

[@speedsterwinston]

I bought the same unit for performing an ABS brake bleed on a Nissan Frontier. Turns out it doesn't support the auto bleed function on my truck. Was told by Foxwell to perform the bleed manually by selecting the selenoid activation from the test screen. So basically if I want to start on right rear I will open the bleed valve and start the right rear selenoid cycling in the test menu. After 30 seconds or so stop the selenoid and close the bleeder valve. (Assuming no air is coming out) I also have the motive bleeder. What a tremendous product.

[@fasnuf]

You would want to bleed in the sequence outlined in your service manual, buy yes you'd have to manually actuate the valve for the wheel you're at. I found this was the best way for me too.

[@richardtepas4832]

@@fasnuf i want to replace the fluid on my Challenger, the bleeding function only activates the system shortly. So is i want to replace the fluid in al the brake lines i have to do this procedure many many times per site. Do i understand in the text mensioned above, that there is another function that takes care of flushing the system ? Thanks for this instruction video!

[@HARPO1ME]

Can this scan tool update the VIN in the ABS module if say you replace the original module with a used module? If it has that miscellaneous function in there with the bleed as the old hi end scanners I used years ago at the dealer.

[@fasnuf]

I did not see that as a function.

[@BlueSky-bx5tf]

Hi, well explained and demonstrated, thank you! Seem like a good obd scan tool. Does is have many German car manufacturer's?

[@fasnuf]

I believe so

[@TheRoadrailer]

Is the front seat heat function on your scan tool used to calibrate the seats if they are replaced? For example replacing the seats with factory recaro's

[@fasnuf]

I don’t know what that’s for. The instructions don’t mention it so there must be more instructions about it online.

[@waltersweet4595]

Was your pedal better? You said you didn’t see any bubbles coming out

[@fasnuf]

I did get air out eventually. The issue was air in the ABS module. It took a bit to get it to the wheel but the pedal is good now.

[@waltersweet4595]

@@fasnuf I have several vehicles that I am not happy with the brake pedal and I know it is the ABS pump. I am looking at purchasing a Foxwell NT630 to help me

[@crbws6676]

@FasNuf Garage By 'eventually', meaning the air did eventually come out during your first bleed, or did you have to do more ABS autobleeds? I have fresh Castrol SRF in the system so I am trying to minimize the number of bleeds, haha, and have about 0.8L left to get the job done ideally. Thanks!

[@sophiemaram6399]

Instead of using a pressurized system attached to the master cylinder, could I just use a vacuum pump attached to the individual brake cylinder?

[@fasnuf]

As long as the master cylinder never allows air in or runs low on fluid you should be good. Yes, the mighty vac type system would work

[@thestove2407]

The Vaccum systems are known for sucking air in ... around the other wheel cylinders.

[@bluedog2367]

Great video! Thanks for the guide 👍

[@fasnuf]

No problem 👍

[@lobo-autpcs4574]

Can you tell me how to do the ABS valve calibration procedure? I use an NT650 and I am not able to proceed

[@fasnuf]

Sorry, I don’t know. If it’s able, the online manual should say.

[@allofmeirl]

Hey, just wondering does this obd scanner support Lexus ? Have 2001 Lexus is200 here.. Thanks

[@fasnuf]

I 'm sure it does and I believe this exact model is discontinued

[@erwinpurigay7417]

Sir were did you get the pressure tank?

[@fasnuf]

www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-System-Bleeder-Trucks/dp/B000TK9FE8 thanks for watching. The model is 0108 motive brake bleeder

[@bigjimsrealm4369]

Thx for the video. I’m preparing to do the ABS bleed on my ‘22 SS 1LE. How did you get air in your system? Did the procedure get your pedal high and firm? I ran my reservoir dry and am trying to get my pedal firm again. Been a struggle. Also, how full do you have your reservoir when you connect the motive bleeder?

[@fasnuf]

Yes I ran it dry by accident. The pedal firmed up after bleeding like in the video. Air was in my abs module.

[@bigjimsrealm4369]

How much fluid do you have in the reservoir when you connect the bleeder pump?

[@don.timeless4993]

can i bleed it by hard connecting its relay?

[@fasnuf]

The controller does each line individually, not sure what te relay would do.

[@likejury]

With this scanner can you test your alternator and battery?

[@fasnuf]

No, I don’t believe so. This model has been discontinued.

[@likejury]

@@fasnuf Thanks

[@이기현-d1u]

I'm wondering if I need to turn on the abs pump motor before starting to bleed.

[@fasnuf]

If you suspect having air trapped in the ABS module, then it's best to modulate the valve to get the air to purge.

[@이기현-d1u]

Thanks for your reply.

[@thestove2407]

Wouldn't you want to pump the brakes ? So as to push any trapped air from the master cylinder ?

[@aperson1181]

Why not use Bosch DOT 5.1 ?

[@fasnuf]

Yes you could use 5.1 but not silicone based 5.0.

[@aperson1181]

I heard, nit good for Hondas, not working , is it true?

[@fasnuf]

Not sure about hondas

[@Racer_Mike87]

Good video

[@fasnuf]

Thank you sir

[@erickwittman8862]

How long did it take you from start to finish?

[@fasnuf]

Oh maybe an hour. Just trying to remember it’s been a while. Don’t forget the ZL1 has bleeder screws on the inside and the outside of the caliper so there were actually eight altogether