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Old May 28, 2019 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by donhoe
All I did was flush the brake fluid then for about a month I would activate the abs (lock the brakes while driving) whenever I could find a safe place to do it then changed the fluid one more time.
Hopefully that would be enough?
I would think the dealer is bleeding while activating the ABS to get a thorough flush, can't do the in a parking lot.
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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The dealer flushes the brake fluid then activates the abs with the digital technician then flushes the fluid one more time. Which is why I took a month to do occasional abs activation's on a quiet road. The dealers way is much faster though.
 
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Originally Posted by donhoe
Maybe lockup was a little strong? Should have said chirped the brakes at lower speeds just enough to feel the abs pulse, which is why I waited about a month to do the second flush. The dealer would probably be the safest way if your not comfortable with that? Hopefully no one drops their bike because of my uhmmm helpful suggestions?
I understood what you meant. I get it ;-)
 
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The dealer flushes the brake fluid then activates the abs with the digital technician then flushes the fluid one more time. Which is why I took a month to do occasional abs activation's on a quiet road. The dealers way is much faster though.
You can do this at home (and annually for the price of brake fluid) with our product.

Check out our page...pays for itself after one use.
 
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Old May 29, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1957buick
I have changed my fluid , the old way and never had an issue and yes i do have ABS , no need for digital tech .
You changed some of your fluid, not all of it.
 
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