# Service bleed

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** taurusx, ford\
**Created:** [June 10, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575 "2020-06-10T13:14:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575/1 "2020-06-10T13:14:12Z")

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2008, 3.5L. Disk on all 4. I have an autoenginuity scanner. I want to bleed the ABS. The instructions on scanner says to open the appropriate bleeder screw, pump brakes once every 2 seconds. Then actuate the scanner and continue to pump every 2 seconds. I have no Ford Instructions. The internet search came with pretty much the same. I would have to assume that I would have to run a line to a fluid reservoir with fluid to keep air from being introduced to the system while pumping. Am I right or am I missing something?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575/2 "2020-06-10T13:25:36Z")

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> [@tcmichnorth](#):
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> I would have to run a line to a fluid reservoir with fluid to keep air from being introduced to the system while pumping. Am I right

Yes, that is correct. Bleed normally, use the scanner to open the ABS valves, pump a few times, close the ABS valves, pump again. Close the bleed screw. Add fluid to the reservoir. Repeat until all 4 are done.

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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575/3 "2020-06-10T13:27:46Z")

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Thank you. I didn’t think I was too crazy. 🕶

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575/4 "2020-06-10T13:39:14Z")

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Many times the folks who write that stuff up leave a bunch of things out.

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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575/5 "2020-06-15T09:17:47Z")

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FYI. Did this and all went well. The only slow down was a stripped bleeder screw. That’s why I got the car. The downside is I gave the car back after they purposely gave me a gift $75 more than a shop would charge, and the brake light switch failed on. The brake pedal position probably changed a little. So I’ll be replacing the switch. (For free). Thanks for your input.