Brake hose replacement

[about20ninj45]

Russell

 

[mals]

I think you just vacuum out the old brake fluid from the back, pass side caliper and begin adding new fluid just as the old fill reaches the bottom of reservoir. Continue draining until new, clear fluid is running out. After that you do the back, driv side & then front pass, front driv. You don't necessarily have to pump the ABS module unless it was opened or replaced.

Gravity and fresh clean brake fluid is your friend.

I've done plenty of brake bleeding in the past, but this will be my first time on the Yukon. I was worried that since the typical Goodridge brake line kit only has 5 lines, and the set for vehicles with StabiliTrak have 6, that the extra line would be deadheaded by the StabliTrak system. I didn't want there to be a line that I couldn't bleed without the system being active.

Looking through the forums, I didn't see any specific mention of it, so I figured I'd ask someone that has done this exact upgrade to make sure there are no surprises while I am on my back under there.

Glad to hear that I am just overthinking it (as usual).

-mals

 

[Chubbs]

Oh I see. Ya, I also like to search online conversations and gather as much info possible before doing work on a make new to me. Smart guy. Most of the time your electronic braking system occurs above or outside of the master cylinder so nothing to be concerned with where you are working downstream. At least in my experience. A lot of different aftermarket suppliers of SS braided brake hose provide that extra piece for the rear end junction but still nothing to interfere with electronic systems.

 

[sumo]

I just ordered this set of lines from Goodridge for my 2005 Yukon, and hope to complete my brake upgrades over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Did you have any issue bleeding out all the new brake lines without having to activate the ABS module or StabilaTrak system with a Tech2? I picked up a Motive Power Bleeder, so I am hoping if I force the new brake fluid through the lines without turning on the ignition or pumping the brakes I will avoid trapping air in either of those systems.

Thanks for any pointers in advance. Hopefully the full braking system overhaul will go without indecent and I can post some photos and tips of my own afterward.

I own a snapon modis ultra. I used the brake bleed function that built into it.

 

[Chubbs]

I own a snapon modis ultra. I used the brake bleed function that built into it.

Must be nice.
But obviously when he said 'Tech2' I'm sure that was meant to include any of your $1k-plus hardware

 

[sumo]

I’m a mechanic so it’s more of a necessity than having it just because. You can also use a power bleeder like a manual mighty vac or air powered one.
Another option you can do is crack and bleed at the lines on the abs module