2014 ABS Bleeding procedure

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  1. mbooth1

    mbooth1 Active Member

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    Can anyone please point me at the latest 2014 ABS Bleeding procedure? I have read endless C- abs threads here, downloaded service manual and other procedures and assist tool designs but......I would just like to be sure I have the right, and latest, procedure for bleeding my 2014 before starting. I realise I may unwittingly already have it but....
    Mike
     
  2. kensou

    kensou New Member

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    you can use this one.
    I used it for mine (2012).
    are you getting also the flashing ABS light ?
     

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    mbooth1 Active Member

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    No, not getting any issues with it. Just time to change the fluid. Thanks for info, there is lots of statements in various threads that the bleed process changed from 2014, so hoping a 2014 owner (or 15/16) can confirm or advise what changed. Mike
     
  4. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

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    Best thing is just bleed as normal and run new fluid each side just top up master cyl don't let the res run dry
     
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    Agreed, that’s what I did.
    Assuming of course you don’t already have a problem, or replacing any of the components.
     
  6. Slick

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    I've never done a 2014+ bleed but I do recollect that the procedure is slightly different from 2008 -2013 as the ECU changed.
     
  7. Jez

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    I put ABS hel lines on mine and still no issues
     
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    Hi !

    how often do you bleed normal lines (+ master cylinder) ?
     
  9. Slick

    Slick Elite Member

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    I do a bleed every time I service the calipers, this is done when the pads need changing.
     
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