bleeding car brakes

2001 FORD FOCUS
100,000 MILES
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AYRECHRIS
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i can not get the air out of my front passenger brakes and my rear driver side but front driver side and rear passenger are ok
Jun 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If it has an ABS unit-you bleed the master and then the ABS then the wheels-You might need a scantool for the ABS unit
Mar 15, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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CADIEMAN
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gravity bleed the system.remove the cap on the master cylinder.start in the r/r open the bleeder.just let it drip youll see bubbles when you see constant dripping tighten the bleeder. same with the others l/r then r/f then l/f. make sure the master cylinder stays full.see ya
Mar 15, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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SQM
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Here is a helpful guide on how to bleed the brakes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

I have attached the vehicle specific brake bleeding round the meta hop.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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