Need 2001 Accord Brake Bleed Sequence

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Procyon, Aug 21, 2005.

  1. Procyon

    Procyon Guest

    I'm looking to replace the brake fluid in our 2001 Accord coupe (2.3L
    4cyl EX) and I need the bleed sequence. I've searched this group a bit
    using google but could not find a sequence for anything close to this
    model year Accord. I'd appreciate it if someone with a service manual
    could post the sequence.

    Thanks,
    Procyon
     
    Procyon, Aug 21, 2005
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  2. Procyon

    TeGGeR® Guest


    Honda uses the diagonally-split dual system.

    Bleed sequence is:
    1) Right rear
    2) Left front
    3) Left rear
    4) Right front
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 22, 2005
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  3. Procyon

    J. Guest

    Was that sequence specifically for the 01 Accord, or did you intend it to be
    generic for all Hondas? I ask since my 99 Prelude Service Manual bleeds as
    follows:
    1) Left front
    2) Right front
    3) Right rear
    4) Left rear

    This bleeds the shortest lines first (which means it alternates between the
    diagonal split system as illustrated in the manual).
     
    J., Aug 28, 2005
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  4. Procyon

    TeGGeR® Guest


    If your Honda/Helm service manual speicifes that, then your car uses a
    front/rear split.

    It may also be that your ABS system requires such a bleed sequence.

    If it's a Haynes/Chilton manual that says this, throw it in the garbage and
    get a real manual.
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 28, 2005
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  5. Procyon

    Grahame Guest

    Should you not also have to activate the ABS to properly bleed the whole
    system?
     
    Grahame, Aug 28, 2005
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  6. The Helm manual for my '03 Accord specifies the same sequence, which is
    what I used when I bled the brakes 2 months ago.
     
    Sparky Spartacus, Aug 30, 2005
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  7. Procyon

    J. Guest


    NO to the front/rear split. As stated, my 99 Prelude Service Manual (First
    Edition, 10/98, Honda Motor Co,.LTD, Service Publication Office) commonly
    called "Helms" clearly shows on page 19-7 a diagonally split system (ie.
    left front and right rear vs right front and left rear). The same diagram
    numbers each wheel in the sequence that I stated.

    It may be true, as you point out, that the sequence is dictated by the ABS.
    However, my point was that one cannot give a generic bleed sequence which is
    what I think your statement to the OP implied.

    AND, since my "Helms" manual is titled "1997-1999 Service Manual", there was
    no need to indicate it is NOT the Haynes/Chilton POS. And, yes, I have
    bought the "real" manual for all my new cars (77 Olds, 84 Prelude, 90
    Prelude, and 99 Prelude).

    J.
     
    J., Sep 5, 2005
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