I just flushed my brakes for the 5th or 6th time since I have had my 2009 Vantage. This time I got distracted and let the fluid run out on the last wheel (FR), subsequently I have flushed almost 2 liters and still have a soft pedal. Unfortunately there is no dealers withing 3 hours of my location in Jacksonville, FL

1. I have researched for any diagnostic tool Foxwell, etc that can cycle the ABS module, without luck. Is there anything other than a AMDS system that can do it. Seems available for almost any other vehicle!

2. I have read some that suggested to have the rear wheel spinning ( I have a lift and can do safely) and hit the brakes to activate the abs then rebleed the brakes.

I have both pressure bleeding and vacuum bleeding equipment that I typically used. If the #2 solution works, I will use both. I have not used pressure and vacuum together but matter as well try.

Jack

 

Getting the air in the ABS is a problem as the valves need to be cycled to release it. I dont know about the wheel spinning technique, but its worth a try. I suspect a trip to a garage with the AMDS system will need to be taken.

 

Apparently my foxwell nt530 with Aston loaded will cycle Aston’s abs unit…

 

Have you done so? What I read in the literature was it could “read” the ABS module but not run a cycling procedure. Can you fire your up and see id cycling ABS is option? I would gladly purchase one if it can perform the ABS cycling.

 

Honestly..I Havn’t tried it yet..am planning to..
Yes, the
Foxwell NT530 (specifically the Aston Martin software version) is designed to perform bi-directional tests, including ABS pump bleeding and service functions for the Aston Martin Vantage. It can activate the ABS module to purge air from the braking system.

its a very useful tool to have in the garage..I have the thinkdiag as well…

 

Talk to the guys at Phoenix Systems and see if their reverse bleeder will handle that.