Recent content by TinoR

Thank you all for your feedback. With your help, I'm more confident in attempting the task.

Hi folks, I examined the service brake and parking brake on the rear wheels last weekend to determine if I have to replace disc pads and drum shoes. After analyzing each brake type, I decided to replace both the pads and shoes in the next couple of weeks but I’m afraid to touch the shoes as...

I tried to drain the coolant from radiator but did not get far. I was able to turn open the drain valve as much as a ¼ to ½ a turn without too much force until it came to a full stop but no fluid came out. Not a drop! I repeated this action of opening and closing the drain valve a couple of...

That's exactly what I would do (maybe bleed the brakes twice). Test the brakes at low speeds (under 40 mph) before making the trip to the garage and make sure the emergency brakes are in good working order.

I found an interesting article written by Larry Carley regarding the bleeding of brakes incorporating ABS. For those interested, go to this link: http://www.aa1car.com/library/abs_bleeding.htm . In fact, his blog is an excellent site for technical information on car systems. Use this link to...

Good advice! Since I'm not breaking into the system, do you think the system needs to be bled twice or is once enough?

Hi Folks, according to the Service Manual, you must bleed the brake system the first time using conventional bleeding methods. Once the brake system is bled, you need a DRB Scan Tool to cycle the solenoids in the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to get rid of any air entrapment and then, bleed the...