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Changing the ABS Control Module.

Tiny
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I was told when you change the ABS Control Unit I would have to use a special device to bleed the lines. I have watched the video and it did not say anything about bleeding the lines after. Can you explain if what I have been told is true or not?

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Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 AT 6:44 AM

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Tiny
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There are a couple of different procedures one is for with stability track and one is without stability track both require a scan tool to perform a automated bleed procedure. That would require a professional scan tool.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Even if I only change the electronic part and not undo the tubes?
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Tiny
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If your not breaking into the fluid area you do not have to bleed it. What is the exact part your changing?
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Tiny
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Are you changing the ebcm?
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Tiny
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Also, what is a professional scan tool? When I look it up on YouTube it shows me a code reader. Could you give me the make and model of the scan tool I need?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Just changing the electronic part, it has three wires hooked to it. Should I change both?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
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Are you replacing the ebcm? There are a lot of different professional scan tools they are the ones professional mechanics use at shops to fix cars. They are expensive the one I have is $2,400.00 plus tax.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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If the part your changing is called the ebcm electronic brake control module then no bleeding is necessary. But you have to use a scan tool to go in and set up the tire size after replacing it. Do you have a part number of the part your replacing?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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A professional scan tool does a lot of things a diyer scan tool/code reader does not. Like abs bleeds, evaporator leak tests, commanding solenoids on and off, relearning new parts you replace programming keys and remotes and many many other things. Depending on the scan tool and how much money you have to spend.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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I am changing what they are calling the ABS control module. Ac Delco GM equipment 19244900.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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I am not changing the bottom part that has all the tubes going to it just the top that has the wires.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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I was trying to add a image and it wont let me.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Here is the Picture of what I am changing.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 11:11 AM
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That is the EBCM and you do not have to bleed the brakes, but you will have to have the tire size set up with a professional scan tool.
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