Brake fluid change & ABS

[jerry1]

I am getting ready to change brake fluid in my 2006 FJR with ABS. Question is, will normal fluid change also flush out all the fluid in the in the ABS unit? I just brought this cycle out of retirement after I decided I did not like the Concours I bought one year ago.

Thanks Jerry

 

[Donal]

The simple answer is no, it will not flush out the ABS unit IF you carry out a normal fluid change.

What most people do is carry out a 'normal' fluid change, function the ABS system several times then perform another fluid change.

 

[jerry1]

Thank you for the speedy answer. So can the functioning be done as service manual operation test # 1 or number #2 or both? Or does activation have to take place in actual use of the ABS on the road.

Thanks for the help

Jerry

 

[Kaelaria]

On the road is the simplest, just hit the rear. Or you can make or find an old jumper tool for the port.

 

[escapefjrtist]

@Jerry - jumper is the easiest way to cycle the ABS unit.

When I'm out on rides, I've gotten in the habit of cycling the ABS when / if I come across a smooth dirt pull-off or road. Couple laps and you can cycle both ends...as always, YMMV

--G

 

[Bill Lumberg]

It's easy to make a jumper tool. Search for the thread. I just cycle the old fashioned way.

 

[rbentnail]

You don't need to "make" any kind of special jumper "tool". A simple small alligator clip patch cord will do. This thread -> https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=136000&st=0&p=834610&&do=findComment&comment=834610 sufficiently beats the subject to death.