Do I need some special tool or code generator to assist in purging the system of air

TMND777

MEMBER
2001 TOYOTA AVALON
10,000 MILES

Hi, I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS that keeps wearing out the right front brake pads. The caliper that has a torn boot on the piston so I'm guessing it's staying extended and wearing out the pads (I've replace them twice in a couple months). The brake lines run from the master cylinder to a hydraulic "junction block" larger than the typical multi function valve on old cars. So I assume it has an ABS or Traction Control. There is no lit trouble light so I'm assuming the ABS is operating OK.

Question - If I replace the caliper, do I bleed the brakes the same way I've always done on old cars (furthest to closest) or do I need some special tool or code generator to assist in purging the system of air.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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DOCFIXIT

MECHANIC
18,828 POSTS

Hello,

You can bleed same old way RR,LR RF, LF here is a guide to help walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

If air still remains you will need to have the ABS valve opened using a scanner when bleeding.