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Old 05-18-2018, 09:22 PM
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noticed spongy brakes one day. found LH rear break line corroded and leaking. took to shop. they replaced leaking line and bled brake system 3 times. still spongy brakes. replaced master cylinder. bled system three times. still spongy brakes. mech said probably ABS control module ? HELP
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ABS light on?
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no abs or service light on. heard maybe it could be air in abs manifold due to drained brake line and can only be bled properly at jeep dealership using ABS bleed procedure and use special computer? ?
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Use a pressure bleeder.
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