How to fill ABS reservoir?
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How to fill ABS reservoir?
I have a 96 TL 3.2. I've checked the level of brake fluid and the level for abs reservoir looks kind of low.
How to add Dot-3 fluid to this reservoir? Unlike master cylender reservoir which has a big cap. This ABS stuff just has a tiny hole after remove the small cap. Do I need a special tool or remove the whole cover in order to refill?
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How to add Dot-3 fluid to this reservoir? Unlike master cylender reservoir which has a big cap. This ABS stuff just has a tiny hole after remove the small cap. Do I need a special tool or remove the whole cover in order to refill?
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Originally Posted by applyarea
I have a 96 TL 3.2. I've checked the level of brake fluid and the level for abs reservoir looks kind of low.
How to add Dot-3 fluid to this reservoir? Unlike master cylender reservoir which has a big cap. This ABS stuff just has a tiny hole after remove the small cap. Do I need a special tool or remove the whole cover in order to refill?
TIA
applyarea
How to add Dot-3 fluid to this reservoir? Unlike master cylender reservoir which has a big cap. This ABS stuff just has a tiny hole after remove the small cap. Do I need a special tool or remove the whole cover in order to refill?
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You should be good to go. Bleeding the system would be wise especially if you hear a prolonged buzzing sound from the abs pump which lasts for more than 8ish seconds upon starting the car. That could mean that some air has entered the system, and hence the bleeding should get rid of it.
You should also note, that it is not uncommon for the abs modulator/pump unit to leak on these cars, given their age and mileage. Although I performed the refill/bleed procedure on mine for about a year, I eventually had the unit replaced with one i purchased off eBay.
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Thank you Vishnut111. I am looking for a tiny funnel now.
But as to the bleeding, can you be more specific that how to connect the tube when bleeding? One end of the tube is immersed in fluid and where is the other end connected to?
Thanks again
AREA
But as to the bleeding, can you be more specific that how to connect the tube when bleeding? One end of the tube is immersed in fluid and where is the other end connected to?
Thanks again
AREA
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Tube end is pushed over the bleeder. Use clear vinyl tubing to allow bubbles to be seen. Tubing has about 3/16" ID, but I'm not sure of exact size.
Common place for leaks on other ABS units (no exp. yet on TL's,...thank goodness) is the accumulator-modulator oring and lower modulator body plugs (retighten). Clean the unit and look for fluid to reappear. A small "look-behind" mirror is essential to spot the small fluid leaks and trails.
good luck
Common place for leaks on other ABS units (no exp. yet on TL's,...thank goodness) is the accumulator-modulator oring and lower modulator body plugs (retighten). Clean the unit and look for fluid to reappear. A small "look-behind" mirror is essential to spot the small fluid leaks and trails.
good luck
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