Bleeding the brakes and I am having trouble getting fluid out of the front calipers

1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
100,000 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN BUONOCORE
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I replaced the master cylinder, both front calipers and two lines going from master to ABS unit that has four lines coming out. I cannot get fluid out of front calipers.
Jun 14, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you bench-bled the new master cylinder, I suspect you have air in the ABS module. However, to bleed the ABS, you need a scan tool that has the capabilities.

If you look at the attachments below, they explain the procedure. Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Jun 14, 2022 at 9:57 PM
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