Spongy ABS Brake Fix 88 to 98 Chevrolet Silverado

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6 жыл бұрын

Here is how to fix spongy brake pedal feel on a 1988 to 1998 Chevrolet Silverado truck. If your truck has an antilock brake module in it, and that ABS module has air bubbles in it, you will have spongy squishy brake pedal feel even if your ABS system isn’t working. In my case, the brakes were so bad that the brake warning light came on. So in addition to bleeding the brakes at all of the wheels, you also have to bleed the bubbles out of the ABS module. If you have a module like the Kelsey-Hayes one on my truck in the video, you can use the bleeder valve on it to bleed the bubbles out, and then you need to bleed the brakes on all the wheel cylinders starting with the one farthest away from the master cylinder, and working your way to the one closest to the master cylinder. If you do this, it will fix the spongy squishy feel that you have in your brake pedal on your Chevrolet Silverado truck. In this video you see me getting the air out of a GM ABS module.
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@ethanolfree28 4 жыл бұрын

You did this the best way possible. Straight to the point. There is a special place in heaven for your kind man.

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad I could help.

@elainerussell924 11 ай бұрын

You been watching too many fairy tales 😣

@MOE13576 19 күн бұрын

😂

@robbyddurham1624 6 жыл бұрын

I needed the internet decades ago.

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

Me too. It took me years to figure this one out, so I knew I had to put out on the Internet once I have the answer.

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 5 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin man ur such a good person

@insertnamehere313 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN our version of the internet was a Chilton's book lots of time and cups of coffee.

@Johnny-vu7db 5 жыл бұрын

My mechanic installed two new master cylinders, trying to fix my mushy brakes, after a full $1,300.00 brake job, and in the end told "that's just how GMC trucks are, which really pissed me off as I knew the truck had a very firm pedal before the brake job. I tried this yesterday and WOW it worked! Oh and as the comments already mentioned, thanks for getting straight to the point instead of an incoherent, rambling, 15 minute segue.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I am glad you found this video. It took me a while to find out how to do it after my local brake shop told me they couldn’t do it. I hope this video helps a lot of people.

@ksmons 4 жыл бұрын

That same shit happened to me. Replaced just about everything only to hear, "that's just how those trucks are..." I'm going to try this video-tip and see where it takes me.

@TOXIXIFY 3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel 045 And there are all too many "mechanics" that do that! I'm having oil pressure issues (20 psi) on a 2013 and I've had a shop and the dealer tell me it's find and still in spec. I was hoping someone would actually diagnose it for me before I get the parts cannon going.

@texaswildcat2000 3 жыл бұрын

Many shops today don't fully understand the older abs systems since newer, for probably the past 15 years, vehicles don't require such brake bleeding as this, just bleed the brakes at the wheels and that's it, many using a pressurized bleeding system at the master cylinder....

@hdrjunkie Жыл бұрын

I love it, no bs, no life history of the truck or how breaks work or how you came to own it…lol just right to the point… thank you!

@terrymantle2711 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this video up. I was going nuts bleeding the brakes over and over not developing a pedal. After bleeding the ABS the problem was solved.

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

@robertmyers3299 6 жыл бұрын

As a long time shade tree mechanic this is one of the best tips I've ever seen. Great job!

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope this helps some people. I really had to search to figure this out.

@Critical-Thinker895 6 жыл бұрын

Pump and bleed. My dad taught me that in the 60's. What memories. Now I use the hand vacuum pump.

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

Old-school methods still work!

@mikebryant8919 3 жыл бұрын

2/22/2021 - Had spongy break pedal on my 1998 Chevy C1500. Break pedal was firm with engine off, but spongy when engine was cranked. Did exactly what is shown in this video and it absolutely fixed my problem. Breaks now better than ever. Thanks for the awesome video.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

@ProcessHF 2 жыл бұрын

Had this same issue except pressing this button on the ABS module did not allow any fluid to come out. Never figured out what the issue was.

@corriganworley4961 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProcessHF currently having the same issue and haven’t found an answer

@ProcessHF 2 жыл бұрын

@@corriganworley4961 Pretty much you need a Tech 2 scanner to activate the ABS and get the air out unless you can drive down a dirt/gravel road and slam on the brakes enough to get the ABS to activate. Aftermarket Scantools like Autel or even the Snap-On ones can't do the ABS bleed on some these vehicles, only the GM Tech 2 Scanner.

@ProcessHF 2 жыл бұрын

@@corriganworley4961 I would definitely bleed the 2 Master Cylinder lines, then attempt to get the air out of the ABS module through the methods I mentioned in the other comment, then bleed all 4 wheels in order of RR, LR, RF, LF.

@anthonymarlette8124 3 жыл бұрын

MANNNNN. I waited until a snow storm so I could get my brakes to lock up and engage ABS before. And it's this easy. Sweet tip

@choices31 6 жыл бұрын

Best video by far, short and simple without a bunch of senseless yapping... Great job guys

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad I could help.

@namesake7139 6 жыл бұрын

choices31 exactly!!!!! Thank you do much

@vonsimon4922 4 жыл бұрын

@dirtworkah8077 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks short sweet to the point!

@shawnmcclure7282 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@kevinbennett2565 5 жыл бұрын

Dude I've had my 95 since I was 19 im 29 now , abs light on for the longest time . I didn't know about that secret button bleeder lol. Gonna try that soon man thanks.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it works for you.

@MrRainrunner 2 жыл бұрын

ABS light being on MAY be cause you need a wheel bearing.

@stealthrt6 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this video 7 years ago!! Great video did a nbs master cylinder swap, driled and slotted rotors, even rear disc brakes and brakes still feel funny definitely trying this! Grate video, very well explained, short, straight to the point!! Subscribed 👍👍

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. I appreciate it.

@davydeenice1174 2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if it worked for you. I did the swap & my pedal feel thw same way. SPONGY...

@jabrsteg 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. What a help!

@carlburr1462 2 жыл бұрын

EFFING AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for this HOT HOT TIP!!!! I've had so many people, GMC techs and the like tell me " you have to bring it to the dealer or use the fancy scan tool to bleed air" or hard brake it on dirt roads etc etc etc. Well the ABS computer needs to be rebuilt and I dont need ABS for a yard truck. This is the perfect work around! Finally got the brake pedal back to where it should be!! A THOUSAND THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO MAN!!!

@jeffreyMagnum460 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, my 98 has had spongy brakes sense I bought it in 01. I've tried ceramic pads with fancy drilled and slotted rotors that helped but still not great. This is the tip that I needed. Thanks.

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it works for you. No matter what you do, these brakes are always a little squishy. The next generation of trucks from 99 on has really good brakes.

@KIDZKARTBLDER 5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea their was a button their .. I have been dealing with spongy peddle bleeding like crazy to fix it .. you are a wizard my friend .. thank you for sharing!!

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. It took me about a year to figure this out.

@braedenallen4539 5 жыл бұрын

He was looking through the camera to pick up the quarter it's a thing

@davidcortessi2358 9 ай бұрын

The best/ funniest demonstration I’ve seen, props to yall!

@hoohoohoblin 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@rudolph963 4 жыл бұрын

Was looking for a new ABS for my 95 2 door which they don't make anymore. Used this tip and it worked! Now I have a brake pedal, just like new.

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

That’s great. I’m glad I could help. It took me a long time to find a fix for this, so I’m glad I could share it with everyone else.

@davidruiz4432 4 жыл бұрын

Idk what this was all about. After trying everything on the internet, I did this and the brake light on the cluster is no longer on. Thank you sir. God Bless!!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help. This can be very frustrating.

@davidruiz4432 4 жыл бұрын

hoohoohoblin yes!! Very frustrating. Thanks again.

@hugocervantes5167 5 жыл бұрын

thank you very much, finally sombebody that gave us the short and right answer for this problem, Greetings from Mexico

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it works for you.

@UFOGHOSTHUNTER 5 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber here!! Thanks for the straight to the point explanation video! I will be doing this to my C1500 later this weekend. I've had a spongy brake for a while and got used to it. I want to be able to enjoy braking like at 2:24 👌😊👍

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it works for you. If it still seems spongy, try doing this a few times.

@charleshernandez5936 2 жыл бұрын

I know I’m late to this lol but I wish I found this video sooner, would’ve saved me tons of headaches…with that being said, anyone with a 90s Chevy equipped with 4wheel abs system that has a soft/squishy brake pedal to follow this tip!! Bleed brakes from all wheels as you normally would then after bleeding from wheels bleed from the module and your brake pedal and stopping power will feel 1000x better!! My 98 feels like a brand new truck 🤘

@anfitch8706 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried this a few times on a ‘96, but nothing (or just air) comes out when I depress the needle that pops out when the brake is pressed. How long did it take for the brake fluid to finally come out?

@jordan7290 Жыл бұрын

@@anfitch8706 hope I’m not too late but from my experience I pressed it before the person pushed the brakes

@marcvermeylen4891 Жыл бұрын

@@anfitch8706 When I pressed the button 10 times after my wife pull the breaks, nothing happened. When i pushed the button before she pressed the brakes, suddenly the pedal was less spongy! Strange but never brake oil was coming out. Mayby I shoud use in stead of a flat srewdriver one with a point to push it deeper..

@teslabravo1976 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the other comments mentioned. Straight to the point. Did this today and no more spongy brake pedal.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad this video is helping so many people. I wish they would put this kind of information in the repair manuals. I have a Haynes manual and it Chiltons manual, and both of them say bleeding the brakes needs to be done by the dealer, and they don’t tell you how to do it.

@cesarmunoz121 4 жыл бұрын

Best car video explanation out there

@shobud7561 6 жыл бұрын

Great job " I've been dealing with this problem a while now with a spongy pedal . Thank you for this info ...

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it helps.

@MrSparkums 4 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. Hey I just fixed that abs issue, which actually worked this time. What I failed to do before is flat file the surface down to make it perfectly level and remove any rust, then prime it and let thoroughly dry before reinstalling with new orings... Worked like a champ!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you got it fixed.

@deathmetalmachine 4 жыл бұрын

I had this problem 2001 with the same setup I didn't realize you can bleed that thing and because I noticed on the old ABS that was on the 95 you could do that with the bleeder valve on the ABS thank you for this video I definitely needed it

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

@ajs622 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm gonna try this. I've had a soft pedal in my 97 ever since I had to replace a rotted hard line and lost all fluid in the rear. Its probably been 4-5 years now.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it works for you. I’ve done this a couple of times, and it really helps.

@vincentguiel5162 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, simple to follow video. Thanks so much for this!!!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@rossmunn9770 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good tip, good descriptive video. I had to disconnect my ABS, all kinds of problems with them. I like driving without ABS anyway. Keep the tips coming, because I'm keeping mine forever.. . . . . . !

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I try to get whatever I do to this truck on video so it will help other people keep their trucks on the road. This one was pretty tricky, and I had to dig really deep on the Internet to find a solution. I have thought about routing the brake lines around the ABS module and getting rid of it altogether.

@cacadeperro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man, just did the rotors, bearings and pads and I was freaking out cause it was not bleeding properly at the wheels.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@hectorramirez1808 7 ай бұрын

Great video, gonna try it this afternoon.

@bradmorgan9000 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice going to change out master cylinder this Saturday

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@craigsspot1 6 жыл бұрын

omg I didnt know that bleeder was there, Thank you. I just subscribed

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@kevarausavery137 4 жыл бұрын

This works man this saved me from spending money on a new control module.!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you.

@jimchang911 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Planning to change my MC and now I can burp the ABS, Very Cool!

@jimchang911 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, Worked Like a CHARM!, Thank you Brother for posting, Life Saver!

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad it worked for you. It took me a long time to figure this out, and there isn’t much other data on it on the Internet. I took my truck to a brake shop that has been in business for 40 years, and they didn’t know how to fix it, so I had to figure it out.

@jimchang911 5 жыл бұрын

I hear you Brother, I told the old owner that I fixed it and he was pissed he did not charge me more for the truck. Can't believe he was driving like that for 15 years. He even replaced the MC. I don't need to now :-) Again Thanks Brother!

@22kpar1xcyberdyne9 4 жыл бұрын

Secondary bleeder is under the blue pigtail wiring where all the brake lines join in the abs. Use a mirror to see it. You will have to unclip or snip the plastic clip that holds the wire going down to the frame rail. Then ziptie it back into place.

@OtayBuckwheat 2 жыл бұрын

@Grease Dog Do these have two valves like the older 88-94 models? I've only found the one he shows us on my 97. I'm assuming it's not possible to push in the button unless the brake pedal is depressed? Mine seems to be stick but I'm working alone, so I ordered the specialty tool.

@arnieselectric007 4 жыл бұрын

Great job brother, gonna try it on my 95 Z-71...Thx...Been frustrated for 2 days...

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope it works.

@gsprof9788 2 ай бұрын

Another thing you can do which gives a big improvement in pedal feel and braking is replace the master cylinder with one from a 2003. It has a bigger bore which gives more fluid displacement when you brake. You do need one brass fitting to adapt the rear port in the master cylinder to the brake line, but there easily found at hardware or big box stores with a good brass fitting selection ( remember you need a double flare fitting on each side). OEM master when you hit the brakes there was a lot of extra pedal travel plus if pushing hard it almost felt as if the brake hoses were ballooning or the calibers were flexing. Have had truck since new several brake jobs different brands quality pads, new hoses and calibers and no improvement. Changed the master cylinder and “wow” big improvement.

@fredlyons4161 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see this info is getting out. I haven't seen it in any repair manuals -- shame on their authors/publishers.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really wanted to share this info, because I couldn’t drive my truck for a few months while I was trying to figure out how to fix it. The local brake shop had no idea how to do it.

@STREETRACEN4U 4 жыл бұрын

ive spent hundreds having all different shops rip me off doing my breaks , even after they were still spongy the one shop told me "You just have to pump it a few times to stop" I'm like "THATS WHAT I BROUGHT IT HERE FOR!" either way, i am replacing the master cylinder myself next week and i will also try this method too! i'll let you know how it goes! thanks for this video

@philliparthur8672 2 жыл бұрын

How did go? I have this problem and wanted to know if breeding it this way helps, thank you

@STREETRACEN4U 2 жыл бұрын

@@philliparthur8672 A drunk driver totaled my truck so i never got a chance to change it. My buddy has the same truck and we changed his master cylinder and it was a little better but the brakes still suck. I bought a newer truck and that seemed to have fixed my issue🤣

@philliparthur8672 2 жыл бұрын

@@STREETRACEN4U Damn that really sucks but if you didn't get hurt or hurt bad that what matters most. I'm glad you got a new truck and thank you for replying to me.

@STREETRACEN4U 2 жыл бұрын

@@philliparthur8672 yes, no problem. and it wasnt too bad it was a bump at maybe 30mph but due to the age of the vehicle (97) insurance totaled it out. No injuries thankfully!

@giantfood1 2 ай бұрын

I've litterally changed every brake part except the abs module and brake lines. I never thought of this. Gonna try tomorrow

@claudiobertoglia4434 2 ай бұрын

Did it work??

@krowtis 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for posting it

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. This was bothering me for a long time, so I’m glad I figured it out and was able to help other people with it.

@broncomcbane6382 5 жыл бұрын

I have the KH 325 in my 2000 Jimmy and Bravada. I will look for that recessed Schrader on it and see if it works. My 93 Suburban doesnt have this kind of ABS module, it actually has bleeder valves on it.

@thechoznjuan6886 4 жыл бұрын

Consider that quarter a tip for the tip you just gave all us OBS owners. Thanks

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

@luisbarrueta658 2 жыл бұрын

Fasho bro saved the day ..just got off a side job to come home to a busted line .almost crashed but now it’s fixed lol

@pantherplatform 2 жыл бұрын

Kelsey Hayes. I didn't know I wanted to master gm abs systems from the 90s until I gotta branick brake bleeder and a snap on scanner with the multi-1 plug for doing the automated bleed on pre 0bD2 systems

@stpmusiksoundtimeproductio3912 2 жыл бұрын

worked perfectly thank you so much

@sheikhmohomad6438 3 жыл бұрын

Cool worked for me too. I replaced the brake master cylinder did the whole bench bleed before I installed it. Then bleed the brakes and it was still spongy. I watched this video and then bleed that button without doing a re-bleed of the wheels and the brakes were a little tighter then I went out and slammed on my brakes to make the fluid run threw the proportioning valve and bam good as gold so this method does seem to work. At least it helped. Thanks!

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@jimciancio9005 2 жыл бұрын

99 S-10's also have this issue! Had one brand new and the dealerships replaced just about everything more than once for the brake system and it would only last a little while before it would become like a sponge again! Seems like it's a problem with the ABS distribution module that is causing the issues. Best way to get around not dying is to cut it out and run new replacement lines directly to your distribution block. This of course will delete any ABS you ever had. But will keep you alive when you have to depend on stopping! My blazer was a death trap waiting to happen!

@bludy22 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the video. Short, sweet and to the point. Valuable information. Well worth the $ ;). Subscribed.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mickjager5974 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've had soft brake on my c1500 for a while even after bleeding all the wheel cylinders. I'm going to try thais and hope it finally goes away!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@twiggywolfedc Жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering junk yards can swap the abs board out stupid cheap. Typically after 10 years of bumpy roads the solder points on the board break off causing the abs light on. Happened in my 1500s, trailblazer and blazers. Swapped the board with same gen board and no abs light.

@supertruckertroy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks needed that info.

@onlinesalesdude4407 6 жыл бұрын

I had same problem. Replaced master cylinder, bleed brakes, adjust rear drums, was about to replace abs mod when a 40 yr ASE mech said find dirt or gravel road, run up to about 30 mph and slam on brakes. Did it about 5 times and now have rock solid pedal. Said this activates the abs system and bleeds air from it. Hry, worked for me!

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that that method works. In my case, the wheel sensors have gone bad, so the antilock brakes don’t engage when I hit the brakes. So I have to bleed them this way to get the air out of them. They will sensors were notorious for going bad, so this method is good for anybody who has their abs brake dashboard warning light on and wants to bleed the brakes.

@SassyMudTruckDegenerateDumbFk 6 жыл бұрын

OnlineSales Dude lol, we wait until it snows to bleed the module one rock hard stop on snow, ice or dirt will cycle the abs mod on and purge it.

@psyopus1981 6 жыл бұрын

when the abs is active and you slide does it make a sound like rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

@psyopus1981 6 жыл бұрын

does that mean its working?

@psyopus1981 6 жыл бұрын

will this work for a 99 suburban?

@jeffleblanc8850 4 жыл бұрын

You got the best video great tip most would not know this I have the same system thanks for the video

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope this helps a lot of people. It took me a long time to figure it out. These are good trucks, but those brake problems can drive you crazy.

@garydoyle7155 5 жыл бұрын

to be clear - - pop the rubber cap off and you'll see that pin he's holding in the video push out when the brake pedal is depressed - - what you are doing is holding the pin in then having the pedal depressed , release the pin and have them release the brake - - push the pin in and then have them depress the brake pedal until you get a squirt not just a trickle come out around the pin. Be sure to bleed the lines after because the sensor that puts up the red light for brakes on your dash is in or on the module - - you can clear the warning light but still have air in the lines . Good video - - many people don't know about the module bleed

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. This was the only thing that fixed my brakes, and they still work fine since I made the video.

@garydoyle7155 5 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin good video trying to get out information rather than their mug up on the screen - - seen too many that its more about them than what they are fixing

@alexandervargas2602 4 ай бұрын

What if no fluid is coming out of the pin

@Durtyburg727 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Good job!

@hoohoohoblin 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bradmorgan9000 5 жыл бұрын

That fixed it now its as good as new !!! Just changed the break booster

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Sorry you had to replace everything else before you figure that out, but now you have a totally new braking system.

@hondafreak8613 4 жыл бұрын

Theres a special gm tool to hold that proportion pin from coming out. Otc #7853. When it comes out, its blocking pressure to rear brakes That combination valve is there incase brake line leaks. That combination valve cuts pressure to rear brakes so the front brakes will still slow u down. You have air in the rear lines because the combination valve is doing its job.

@jeremyr7147 5 жыл бұрын

Geez wtf, how did i not know this... this old truck im working on has great brakes again!! Someone had done mater cylinder and some brake lines in the past... I bleed the lines at the master cylinder by blocking the brake and cracking the lines, same from the master to abs and then the abs bleed port pin a few times. Perfect!!. I did it all by myself too. If you block the pedal you can only barely push on it for the module bleed, or you wont be able to release the pin. It only takes a little, a few times.. Ive spent hours days on these in the past trying to get the right pedal.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help you get it working right. They should really put this in the aftermarket repair manuals for these trucks.

@jeremyr7147 5 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin thanks a million. Its ridiculous i have Mitchell prodemand and never ran across this tip. may not have looked for it though but ive had a few gmcs from this era o had trouble with, usually they blew a brake line and run half the master empty.. i fix and bleed and bleed till your ears fall off. Lol.. still not great.. this was the problem all along.. hidden little bastard it is.

@norain31 2 жыл бұрын

good job suprised how many mechanics dont know this .also porportion valve can give trouble [needs reset] if no fluid to rear brakes after brake job .it thinks brake line has burst and isolates .

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kfanciulli 4 жыл бұрын

FYI: tubing needed is 1/4 inch inside diameter clear vinyl. 10 feet for less than $4 at Home Depot. The rear bleeder on my '98 Tahoe is not able to be accessed with a normal flare nut wrench or crowfoot adapter due to tight spacing between other bolts... Special semi-telescoping tool would be needed for this - 10mm size. Ended up having to take mine to the dealer to get the rears done and ABS flushed with the scan tool - different module than the one in this video.

@chewybacca11 5 жыл бұрын

As an update... To anyone not getting any fluid out, depress the button even harder. It starts out flush in its own little orifice, but you need to put enough pressure so the button actually pushes in like a mm or so After I realized that, I got fluid flowing

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

That’s great. I’m glad you figured it out and got the bubbles out.

@kevinmanning4880 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the important knowledge. I couldn't get fluid to come out with a blade screw driver. Will try again after I replace the leaking lid for the master cylinder. I was searching for a comment like your. Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

@JV-no9fp 2 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin on my 97 Tahoe,the needle of the bleed valve pops out,when my helper pumps and hold the brakes? dang near impossible to push it in,to get a bleed?Any thoughts or tips,to be clear everytime the brake pedal gets pumped,the center of the bleed valve pops out,goes back in flush,when off the brake

@chi09avalanche76 Жыл бұрын

@@JV-no9fp did you figure it out?

@JV-no9fp Жыл бұрын

@@chi09avalanche76 no still spongy brakes,just livin with it man

@TheOwen1974 3 жыл бұрын

Totally worked! Thanks man..

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@trevorhageman2831 3 жыл бұрын

Will be tryin this after work today. Been having the same issue and almost got into a wreck cuz of it. Fingers crossed it works I miss drivin my baby

@0ptimal 3 жыл бұрын

It work 4 u?

@philliparthur8672 2 жыл бұрын

Trevor Hageman: I was wondering did bleeding on the system and each wheel work? Thank you

@trevorhageman2831 2 жыл бұрын

@@0ptimal yes it did sorry I just saw your comment

@trevorhageman2831 2 жыл бұрын

@@philliparthur8672 it did. I had to bleed it for awhile all around. Keep some extra brake fluid with you for sure

@philliparthur8672 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorhageman2831 Thank you for replying I know it was a little while when you wrote it. I just got a 98 Cheyenne this weekend and what I think I'll do is bleed the wheels and then the abs and wheels again. Do you think I should do it that way? Anymore feedback is appreciated, thank you.

@teslabravo1976 5 жыл бұрын

No! Thank you hoohoohoblin for this helpful tip.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@MountainStateNomad 2 жыл бұрын

good to know. i have a 99 s10 2wd with a different, but very similar abs module. ive heard you can (should) cycle the pump with a tech2 scanner, but theyre not common for DIYers, and who wants to pay the shop? another method to cycle the pump is to jam on the brakes in gravel or grass at about 10mph to activate abs a few times, and the system *should* purge the air. might have to bleed at the wheels then repeat a few times. this method seems a lot more practical.

@ChevySS1968 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2003 Silverado with spongy pedal. I've replaced all calipers, pads, rotors and even replaced all flex lines with the stainless steel braided ones. Still somewhat spongy. I am gonna see if my ABS controller has a bleeder like this. I hope it does! Thanks for the great little video.

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you figure it out. On some generation of these trucks, people say the brakes are spongy no matter what you do. That being said, there is probably a way to make it better.

@ChevySS1968 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, u r right. I had a '98 K1500 and it always had spongy brake pedal, with weak braking, even after numerous bleeds. Very frustrating. I have a $500 OBD tool for my laptop called AutoEnginuity, so I loaded that up and actually figured out how to cycle the ABS in my '03 Silverado. No difference at all in brake pedal. But I did not actually bleed the brakes. On my next attempt, I will remove all wheels, then pressure bleed, cycle ABS, rinse and repeat a few times, and see what happens. Thanks again!!

@joshferris3868 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video just tried this.

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@paulroberts3331 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video...

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@ksmons 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 C1500, original owner. First few years, no issues but somewhere around 2000-2003ish it developed the mushy brake problem. I've been pulling trailers literally every week with this truck, boat and jetski year around... More than once I've tried bleeding them, replacing Booster, Master Cyl and wheel hub cylinders and still have mushy brakes. I've had a shop or 2 look at it and they can't figure it out. Now my brake light won't come on and I assume it's because I had to push 2-3 inches back just to engage the brakes and I know the sensor near the steering column is good because I replaced it. I will try that "Button" thing this weekend plus bleeding everything again and let you know. Thanks for posting this video...

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope it helps. People have also told me that if you have sponginess in your antilock brakes, you can get on an empty road and slam on your brakes hard enough to activate the ABS, and it will blow the bubbles out of the system. I don’t know if that is true or not.

@psyopus1981 6 жыл бұрын

will this work for a 99 suburban with abs

@CC-xs1hh 5 жыл бұрын

sounds exactly like my 98 1500, break peadle goes all way down slowly when at a stop, then my break lights quit working, but 3rd light does still work (?) , so not sure it's my break switch, did I you v figure yours out?, thanks

@KIDZKARTBLDER 5 жыл бұрын

ksmons hay did this work for you .. I am in the same boat . I have done everything you have .

@James-qq2vq 5 жыл бұрын

"Hey, a quarter!".....😆

@inktownfishing4505 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1998 GMC 3500 4X4, with the same problem bleeding the brakes, spongy pedal. After using a Motive pressure bleeder 2x over 3.5 quarts each time. 0 air bubbles and clean as a whistle. Thought after seeing this video that all my brake bleeding problems were over. Sorry! WRONG!!! There are 4 ports in total, on that system to bleed. As far as I'm aware GMC/Chevy would have the same ABS. But I could be wrong! If you look on the opposite side of the ABS unit, there's another bleed port just like the one your looking at on drivers side in video. It should have a rubber cap on it. And there's 2 more at the base of the ABS facing the firewall. Pain to get to and if you don't look real hard...you won't see them. I bleed them all and it looks like my ABS module is hooped. Now trying to find a local ABS module rebuilder. Good luck to everyone with their brake issues.

@workinwood_Will 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir.

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@HeyiTzBaByFaCe Жыл бұрын

Quick question I bled all my brakes on the truck and got it to where no more bubbles were coming out! If I were to bleed the abs module after this would I still have to go back and bleed all 4 wheels again?? Thanks looking forward to your reply! Thanks for the video.

@troyb.4101 5 жыл бұрын

Step on the brake than depress. Is more effective. let off the screw driver than release the pedal.

@johnt.3799 Жыл бұрын

I have the same Kelsey-Hayes ABS system on my 98 s10 pickup. I've been changing brake parts and bleeding the system since the truck was new. I have a pressure bleeder and never did the two-person manual brake pedal bleed. I attach the pressure bleeder to the master cylinder cap. The pressure bleeder has a gauge. I pump it up to around 18 to 20 psi and start at the wheel furthest from the master cylinder. This has always worked for me to get a decent pedal feel. Not great but acceptable. I also use the OTC tool that you attach to the pintle valve under the rubber cap on the opposite side of the one in your video. The tool pulls this valve out as you turn the wing nut. At that point you can start bleeding the brakes. The factory service manual for this truck says to use this tool whenever bleeding the brakes. Any thoughts if your procedure will work using a pressure bleeder at say 25psi?

@rogersdodgerz Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@70656jt 2 жыл бұрын

What if fluid doesn't come out of the ABS module and I have bled the brakes and there's still air in the system? Bad ABS module?

@stewiie213 11 ай бұрын

The kid made the nose my truck makes lmao good video

@hypemachine995 4 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help.

@darkhorse21xx 4 жыл бұрын

Is there o High Pressure Accumulator Bleed Valve on the other side as well?

@OtayBuckwheat 2 жыл бұрын

So, the 97 K1500 only has the one valve or do these have two valves like the older models? I've only found the one he shows us on my 97. I'm assuming it's not possible to push in the button unless the brake pedal is depressed? Mine seems to be stuck but I'm working alone, so I ordered the specialty tool.

@doedecaheedron 3 жыл бұрын

guy at wheel calls out pressure. guy at pedal pumps brake a few times, holds foot on pedal confirms saying pressure. guy at wheel opens bleeder. guy in cab says floor when pedal hits floor holds, close bleeder repete

@i8as 9 күн бұрын

Thanks dude 👍

@hoohoohoblin 5 күн бұрын

You’re welcome

@getchasome6230 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@williamstubbs9737 3 жыл бұрын

You should be so lucky that your ABS pump is under the hood. Most are under the cab , which is where mine is. I just replaced mine, so this is what I have to do tomorrow. I'll have to recruit the neighbor kid to work the brake pedal. At least my abs light is out now, so i don't have to redo the solder connections inside the ebcm.

@notasmo9120 3 жыл бұрын

I had to replace the wheel cylinder in myb99 Suburban but the ABS is still messed up. Imma have to try this

@dieselwrench3621 Жыл бұрын

I had a locked up caliper on the passenger side so I replaced it got everything installed tried bleeding the new caliper went through 2 bottles of brake fluid and the pedal still goes to the floor. Would this method fix my problem? Any tips are appreciated 👍

@whodoneit1224 4 жыл бұрын

I have replaced every part of my breaks and still couldn't get the stiff brake pedal I use to have !! I have the vacume pneumatic bleeder that helps since I'm a one-man job operation !! Going to give this a try ! Thanks !!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

I hope this works for you. This was the only thing that worked to make my brakes better.

@whodoneit1224 4 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin I have fought my breaks and steering gear box for 4 years now !! Replaced the steering gear box 3 times and keep getting junk remanufactured ones battery either too tight or too sloppy and my brakes everything brand new but have a spongy pedal so I'm going to give this a try over the weekend and hope it works if not I'm ordering a scanner that does auto bleed had enough of it. 😒

@tinytim9453 4 жыл бұрын

@@whodoneit1224 Well, its been a while now. Any luck on the truck brakes?

@whodoneit1224 4 жыл бұрын

@@tinytim9453 yes ! I beat that sob ! 😆 😆. I did a master cylinder up grade I ordered a 02 master cylinder and a fitting that's you need for one break line. That's all and bleed all like usual. Breaks are superior now.

@garydoyle7155 5 жыл бұрын

ONE MORE WORD OF CAUTION - - keep the cap snapped down on your master but remove it periodically in the process to check your reservoir has plenty of fluid in it - - if it goes dry you will suck air into the system and you have to start from square one

@herockhernandez2794 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you need to show this to Eric the car guy

@Skywood91 4 жыл бұрын

Herock Hernandez Eric the car guy doesn’t have ABS on his truck though

@Skywood91 3 жыл бұрын

backh0e that is true, adjusting my rears helped alot

@DickWheels 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 99 tahoe. I've replaced both front calipers and lines, all rear brakes, upgraded to NBS master cylinder and even used the scan tool to bleed. I've had an amazing hard pedal for about a week then it has now slowly gone back to having to push it half way before it works and mush. Same as it was before all the upgrades and old master. Cannot find a leak anywhere. This brake system is a disaster!

@juanjavierlezcanocabral9819 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@lJUSTwanaCOMMENT 4 жыл бұрын

This is my sequence of commands to the assistant cycling the brake pedal: OK, OK, OK, OK, OK, OK, NEXT BLEEDER

@shadowlancergaming4371 Ай бұрын

What is the little rubber piece called mine doesn’t have one I’m having one heck of a time trying to find it. Thanks in advance.

@MaineGirlOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Does this fix the abs grinding that occurs when breaking normally? I just had a break job done and the mechanic (not my mechanic) said he didn't know how to fix this issue. Said he "went over the abs" and couldn't find an issue. It's so annoying.