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MK1 brake bleeding

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Mk 1 brake failure - total loss of fluid. Planning to replace master cylinder and abs hydraulic unit because the loss must be due to one or both but Haynes manual says that bleeding of the abs unit must be done by Ford...is there any way it can be done otherwise? 

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    May be possible using Forscan "ABS service bleed" (?) if available for your model?

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    Forscan support for pre-CANbus vehicles like the Focus MK1/MK1.5 is extremely limited. As far as I am aware Forscan can not actuate the MK1/MK1.5 ABS pump valves.


    When replacing the ABS pump there is no need to actuate the ABS valves as long as the pump is stored and transported upright.

    I suggest to find one at a local scrapyard and disassemble it yourself. This is the only way to be sure that the pump is stored and transported upright. After changing the ABS pump, the brakes can be bled as normal without worrying about the ABS part.

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