bleeding hydroboost brakes 1995 Astro van

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON DIGGS
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I replaced my back brake lines on my 1995 Astro van and now I cant bleed the back brakes when I open the bleed valve no fluid comes out,and yes I have fluid in the booster.The front brakes work fine.A friend told me hydroboosters was very hard to bleed.I don't know if i need to buy a new booster or not Please help! Thanks :-)
Jan 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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This has nothing to do with the hydroboost. You have likely gotten air into the ABS system now and this vehicle requires using a professional scan tool to bleed the system out electronically.
Jan 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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