5th gen 4Runner Brake Fluid Bleed and Flush. It's EASY

In this video we perform an important yet often overlooked maintenance procedure. We will go through the process of flushing the brake fluid on the 5th gen 4Runner to prolong the life and performance of the brake system.
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and an empty clear dry water bottle.
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[@Carl5379]

A good tip is to fill your reservoir to the same level it was at. If you top it off it will probably overflow when you put new pads on if you don’t extract some fluid.

[@milanparekh3376]

I didn’t need to press the pedal for the rear. Once the valve is open the electric pump/system will feel the pressure drop and kick on the pump and push fluid out.

[@Hogrider177]

Just an FYI, with the tube in the bottle submerged there is no reason to lossen and tighten while pumping as air cannot be sucked back in. Just pump brake and keep MC topped off.

[@rhodesm6683]

Thank you for making this video brother! I was experiencing a very spongy pedal that would loose braking power and slowly go to the floor (2011 4Runner). I thought for sure it was the Master Cylinder (around $900) . The brake fluid had never been changed (always stayed full and looked clear). After I followed your tutorial, my brakes feel like brand new! The fluid had soo much water in it I was surprised they didn't completely fail. Now I am going to flush all of my vehicles. God bless from Guam USA👍

[@jollytime0811]

How many quarts of brake fluid did you need for this flush on all 4 corners?

[@tonyduong3639]

why did you have to activate "the pump" when you did the back bleeding ? But the front you just pressed the brake panel ONLY? Thanks

[@mervilles]

If want to do this without an assistant, simply fill bottle with clean brake fluid and make sure hose is submerged. Open the bleeder valve and pump the brake to push old fluids. Releasing the brakes (up stroke) won’t induce air because hose is submerged in fluid. Keep repeating process and make sure you top off fluid reservoir not to run out.

[@GatorBrewer]

Can you please make a video on replacing power steering fluid?

[@JoshuaFortuna]

love your videos and i’m so happy you have this brake series! question, when you’re flushing the rear, are you doing the same “partner brake pump” as you did in the front? not sure if you edited it out or if it’s not necessary

[@jasonkimble8926]

Just got power steering left, lol

[@Robert-Jaudon]

Another great video! Thank you. I used your differential fluid change videos over the weekend and went with the Redline fluids.

[@remy7938]

Thanks man! No bs, straight to the point, precise information… home run video. Loved the part where you show exactly when to open the nipple, press the pedal, release, etc. Had a hard time to find that! Cheers

[@kampkat6089]

Great video. Thank you

[@paparazziico4563]

dude. get this, After i spent two days switch my caliper. was searching like crazy past few days on how to bleed my 5th gen properly. (with out all the bs this and that and shitty quality videos. search again a few hours ago and your video pops up! thank you, my man! From Phoenix, Az

[@jimbernard8964]

Awesome. Thanks

[@TheKingInHiding]

Another great video 👊🏻

[@trailrunnah8886]

Great video, this is the best brake fluid bleed video I've seen. This would have been helpful a week ago, 2 days before you posted this I was struggling with this process after changing the front calipers. I got it done, though I may do it again since the pedal engages a little lower than it was before. Brakes stop great though, I'm wondering if the previousky firm pedal just had to do with one of the calipers being frozen.

[@user-wm5is3bi3y]

Thank you for this video I just change my rear break pads. Learning from ur videos.. now for break fluid.. Passen first then driver side it is the same process? Lossen then press?

[@BallDontLie77]

Given the vast similarities to the 4th gen and 5th gen platforms, is it safe to assume that your 3 part series on replacing front rotors/pads, rear rotors/pads, and bleeding the system would all be the same?

[@JL76OH]

Read this article. It explains the proper procedure for the rears.