Bleeding Brakes by Pedal Pumping

This is a two person method without using a bleeder pump.
Truck used - 2004 GMC 2500 HD
I did this video when replacing my rear brake caliper.
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Disclaimer:
To the best of my knowledge this video is accurate. I am in no way responsible for any occurrence resulting from following the instructions in this video.

[@michaelkemmling4679]

Thanks a bunch for this video. I feel like this is much simpler than other methods I watched. No special tools, just a second person. I had a small water bottle that I was able to put over the end of my bleeder valve and it kept everything contained. With this technique, my 11 year old son and I were able to bleed the breaks using nothing more than an 8mm crescent wrench. Thanks again.

[@jasonmiller9154]

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[@jasonmiller9154]

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[@user-ym2kb1cp5e]

Seems like I found too many ways to make it more difficult then it needed to be. Great video without all the extra nonsense. Dual camera was a big help also. You saved me a lot of time. Thank you.

[@MudRFunR]

Good to hear that you liked it!

[@youdagoob]

Best brake bleeding video on the web. Simple and to the point. Worked great after replacing the rear cylinders and brake lines on my '93 Jeep ZJ.

[@josephsaroce4991]

Helpful to see what's going on when no tubing is connected, showing steady flow when air is pumped out. The mistake was actually very helpful for newbies to see too...nice!

[@Quadbob101]

The dual camera really helped, thank you for this video !

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[@azariahdenver3450]

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[@hugojaziel8188]

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[@emmanuelm2291]

Great video. my father was a looser and never taught me. This was straight to the point and was clear on what needed to be done. Thank you

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you found this useful. Your comment is much appreciate!

[@walkingdude1231]

Needed a refresher and this was perfect ! We need more vids like yours thats straight to the point and zero BS. Great job on the video!

[@mandie1109]

good to go, my daughter & I, with no mech skills, just did ours! awesome video! thank you! our brakes work again and it only cost me $4! Wowzers!

[@MudRFunR]

You two are an inspiration to everyone! Comments such as this make my efforts truly worthwhile. Thanks so much!

[@TheSmorze]

MudRFunR You're the Shit brother

[@johngarvey6752]

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[@rudyvela7933]

Thank you for getting right to the point without all the unnecessary talking Great job

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, your comment is much appreciated!

[@tazblzr88]

right, i love these right to the point videos without all the useless commentating

[@Santelssi]

That was old days youtube. These days 2min thing is 30min video

[@guinnette9669]

I’m pretty inexperienced with car repair and with diy-ing but this looks simple enough. The other videos I watched on this weren’t as to the point as this is. Thank you so much, now off I go to bleed my brakes. ☺️

[@MudRFunR]

Hope all goes well, glad you like the video!

[@gogurletc8170]

How'd it go?

[@Pingaheimer]

videos like this save alot of people money, thanks.

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks Glad to help!

[@Pingaheimer]

One thing, i've been told not to let the pedal all the way down cause it could damage the cylinder or something along those lines? Is there any validity to that?

[@codymeneke]

I went through a few videos trying to find one without a hose attached to the bleeder as my boss doesn’t use one at the shop so thank you for showing this method and explaining that part a bit!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, your comment is much appreciated!

[@2blarge]

This guy has got it right! Worked like a single father in 2023 for my Lexus IS

[@rayswain5205]

thanks for actually showing what to do instead of just talking about the job after you've already done it and not showing anything like some of the clowns. me and my wife will be doing this in about two hours. thanks again.

[@Mrbiggestbawss]

Thank you fellow Canadian, was looking for something clear like this for the 2 people method as most videos out there don't show all the details!

[@MudRFunR]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I strive to keep my how to's as detailed as possible. Enjoy, my fellow Canadian!

[@cyclonesgoalie1]

After struggling to do my rear brakes, i now need to do this. Learned the hard way some vehicle calibers twist in, and using force and a vice doesn't push them in 😂 opened the valve to release pressure and definitely let some air in. Oh well, I have now mastered my brake changes through error!

[@samgold2714]

This was the exact type of video I was looking for. This was the way I was shown and has always worked well. Thanks heaps!

[@Boot38979]

This is the best bleeding brake video ever I didn't understand how to bleed brakes but now I know not only how to do it but why thank you so much

[@thundermuffin8421]

My wife's gonna help me. I'm waiting. She's taking a bath

[@justinlamb3822]

Did she get out yet?

[@godsson1603]

🤣😂 Nicee

[@smash9545]

How’s the bath going she out yet ??

[@NatekCGSN]

Legend has it she still in the bath

[@colliermattful]

Is she done yet?

[@johnullerich5950]

Finally someone gets right to the point. Solid video.

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks for noticing, I try to edit out all the useless information.

[@edgarmoss5530]

A great video thanks for the assistant who highlighted some important pitfalls

[@nevamind3334]

Thank you, I will try bleeding the brakes this way, your video is very informative and straight to the point. Thank you again.

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it, hope it helps!

[@Indianaboy88]

getting ready to bleed my brakes and it's the first time my buddy has done it so this video really helped him out to understand thank you so much bud

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help. Glad the video was useful!

[@TFGFilmandTape]

Thanks for this. Need to do mine tomorrow and this will help. Especially like the picture in a picture of the brake pedal in action while you let the fluid out.

[@MudRFunR]

Hope all goes well. Thanks for watching!

[@iversonnyagaka7308]

Helped 9 years later thank you

[@IslandManC]

I don't know why there are people who thumbs down on your video but I think it was great... didnt understand the concept but I got it now thanks!

[@MudRFunR]

Good to know that I was able to help you out. Your comment is much appreciated!

[@MrFanEsepwon]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it.

[@katrinahimebaugh9121]

Thank you for the tips. I know now how to change my calipers and bleed my breaks.😊

[@iHeartAmySue]

Me too!!

[@mickey2eyes647]

Thanks MudR! This really helped my wife visualize what needed to be done on her end

[@MudRFunR]

Now I'm glad that I added the extra camera shot. Thanks for watching!

[@troykinnison4575]

Omg my heart stopped when the son let off the brake!! PTSD from "HELPING" my father ! Just holding the flashlight wrong I could get yelled at enough to want to cry,😢 Good job DAD !! MAKING memories

[@randallperry8786]

We are about to try out your method. Your advices very simple and to the point. Cross your fingers and say a little mechanic prayer on our behalf that this works. I the wife will be doing the pumping and my husband will be doing the bleeding portion. I guess that's what you call that procedure. 😆👲👩🚙 Again thanks for your video with the steps that are easy and to the point for people like us who know nothing about fixing vehicles and are wanting to try everything we can before we take it to a auto shop and spend money we can't afford to spend right now. Wish us luck... I will keep you posted. Going outside to start now

[@MudRFunR]

I see you posted this an hour ago. Hopefully all went well. Thanks for your comment. Greatly appreciated!

[@whozachdey1]

Method worked. My breaks are better than ever. Luckily I only removed one hose so I only had to bleed that one. My mom had me doing it different. Lol. Will check out more of his videos

[@MudRFunR]

+Zachary Walters Thanks for watching!

[@SethMacLaren]

Thanks for the video, all the other ones out there are for those that have the tool for a one man job, this is great for those of us who aren't so lucky! Much appreciated :]

[@MudRFunR]

+Seth MacLaren Just happy to help. Your comment is much appreciated, thanks!

[@miamac7619]

just did this on my dads truck and took less than 10 minutes! thanks so much for the helpful vid :)

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help!

[@jasonbarnett7095]

Thanks for making this video and explaining just what I needed. it was simple and to the point.

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@MagnumXL420]

Good tutorial. Short, and simple.

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated!

[@Weber4202]

Don’t let up. I didn’t… but she really did let up. Lol😂 great video. Helped me out a lot

[@AzSureno]

Great video , I needed this video today , no tubes for me this is way way easier

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you found our video to be useful.

[@mikedavis7385]

Thanks for the video. I do like the slight aggravation in your voice when she let's up on the pedal. Lol

[@MudRFunR]

Yes, I noticed that when I edited the video. She did a great job helping though.

[@user-yi2fb6mk1j]

great video very simple instructions, older videos are the best

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it, thanks for your comment!

[@sanchezmandelbrot6130]

worked. looked in the manual for the air bleed order start at -- rear right--> front left --> rear left --> front right

[@Twongz_does_anything]

Naa i only did one caliper

[@haitianpanda3173]

I bled the brakes on my vehicle today (Fdisc Rdrum)& when I was finished the front right would grind horribly on breaking approach now any idea? Maybe a bad caliper piston? The pads seemed to be fine tho

[@iyengaryogasanisidro8057]

yeah . was freaking out bout losing my old plastic hose and bottle till i saw this. spot on

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you found this video useful. Thanks for your comment!

[@grzegorz16100]

Great video. THanks for your effort. I love the idea with second camera on the pedal.

[@MudRFunR]

+Gregory May Glad you liked the video. The hard part was getting my wife to participate and allow me to get her on camera.

[@grzegorz16100]

MudRFunR ;)

[@matthewwebster5046]

Great little vid, there was only one thing missing and that was "when bleeding brakes you should start from the wheel furthest away for the master cylinder & booster then work your way to the closest" e.g back left, back right, front left then front right all depending on where your master cylinder is. Other than that, your vid it's informative and easy for people with little or no experience 👍

[@MudRFunR]

At 1:00 in the video

[@tang1535]

THANKS MAN..WATCHED YOUR VIDEO YESTERDAY AND EVERYTHING IS GOOD NOW!

[@MudRFunR]

Happy to hear that I could help!

[@jaywilbur515]

Thanks man i was running around trying to find a hose and im like waaaaaait a min! Thanks man!

[@MudRFunR]

Happy to help!

[@berriesmbewe4486]

for me thats a win before l even carry on the task l appreciate sooo much best vid on the web

[@xOfficialSlugger]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks man

[@MudRFunR]

Glad I could help

[@AkilaeAK]

Thanks for the video! I remember doing this like 10 years ago on my 240Z.. but I needed a refresher! :P

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help, enjoy!

[@forbo327]

Had a 260Z. Great car

[@kismofer1]

bro just like my wife yesterday ...many mistakes she did ...but we did it ..good video 👍🏻

[@MudRFunR]

Good to hear that this was helpful, enjoy!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

I used to help my dad do this wen I was old enough to reach the pedal had to put this comment in any body that does ther own repairs can relate to this you were good to your wife you did not yell at her most guy get mad wen they don’t do it right my wife didn’t want to help me at first cause ex would yell at her she go to help me do it today in a drive way and we got friggin snow this is going to suck and I got hydro boost brakes so prob will be fun not lol the good thing it’s a dually I don’t have to take wheels off I can get to bleeders really easy great vide brought back memory’s of wen my dad was alive and I help him out its pretty easy if you take your time make sure you got lots of brake fluid and brake wrenches line wrenches makes job a little easier

[@MudRFunR]

Such an interesting comment. Yelling and having a hissy fit over little things gets you no where, fast.I too can remember helping my dad a a young age. He passed away 15 years ago. I was fortunate enough to get a summer job working with him at a farm equipment dealer. Most everything that I know came from him, just wish he had lived long enough to see my YT channel. Anyway, hope your brake bleed went well. Enjoy!

[@jamesking2020]

I like how you get right to the point you rock bro .

[@MudRFunR]

I try, thanks for noticing!

[@alonsoruiz8264]

Simple and basic instructions great video !!

[@MudRFunR]

Good to know, thanks for your comment!

[@MrOrganblaster]

My wife said she would help me when she gets back from shopping.

[@silvioafonso97]

😂😂😂😂

[@MrWoodstar1]

This was really great instructions for a novice like me, thank you.

[@MudRFunR]

You're welcome, hope it all worked out for you!

[@JStan54]

Thanks for taking the time to show this.

[@MudRFunR]

+Jeff Stanley Your comment is also much appreciated! My wife was a big help.

[@IAppreciateSlaps]

Thank you so much I have to do all four brake calipers on my 09 Ram 3500

[@arod.de_cali]

Still helping folks in 2024 💯

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you noticed!

[@maddogguzman3961]

Thanks to you and your lovely wife for the informative video!!!!

[@MudRFunR]

And thank you for you comment, much appreciated!

[@ayyye9459]

So when the brake fluid comes out in a straight stream that is when you know you have no air??

[@MudRFunR]

Yes, you should see no more air bubbles.

[@ayyye9459]

@@MudRFunR thanks very much

[@bottmar1]

It might be wise to keep from pushing the brake pedal all the way to the floor, as the master cyl. piston gets in the bore where it has never been before, where there may be pits or crap that will cause the master cyl. piston seals to leak. This does not happen very often though.

[@MudRFunR]

I have never heard of this before but yes, it seems totally possible. Thanks for the tip!

[@melinasparks3268]

Amazing video. Great idea with the video up in the corner. Thanks so much

[@MudRFunR]

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

[@stephenierodrigues8133]

My neighbor bleed my brakes and we have a 2001 chevy silverado brake pedal is going down to floor when stopping I have to pump them to stop can u give advice

[@MudRFunR]

It's hard to answer that without knowing exactly what your neighbor did. First thing I would look for is any leaks in your brake lines. It would be very noticeable. Make sure you check to see if the fluid is full.

[@stemofthefly]

This really helped me out. Thanks for the vid. Happy braking!🤗

[@Slab1122]

Perfect thanks , just bled my brakes 🙏

[@RickHawkDavison]

Thanks brother, from The Bruce Peninsula, Ont. (Lion's Head).

[@MudRFunR]

Hope this video was useful. We are from Ontario, near Lake Erie. Canadian, eh? I've never been that far north. I've been as far as North Bay and Mattawa River farther East from North Bay

[@RickHawkDavison]

@@MudRFunR ; 3 hrs North of Toronto. We are between Lake Huron, and Georgian Bay, across from Alpena Michigan. Your video was very useful. Thanks.

[@rangerrick8220]

Thanks for the video. You should do one on what to do when an older drain plug collapses on you...

[@MudRFunR]

Quite often, the easiest thing to do is replace the caliper.

[@rnkaushal2]

Thanks for the video. Don't you run the risk of sucking in some air when you let the fluid spurt out rather than using a hose attached to bleed valve at one end and dipping into a bottle of brake fluid on other?

[@MudRFunR]

No. that is why you hold the brake down until the bleeder is closed. Let the pedal back up only when the bleeder is closed so air won't come back in.

[@rnkaushal2]

@@MudRFunR got it. makes sense. thats how vw techs did it last time around here.

[@erickphillips8722]

Great video even with the minor mishap from your helper!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks so much for your comment! I was kinda glad that he slipped up. This shows what to do when that happens.

[@taani5363]

Best vid so far

[@MudRFunR]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@rickyespinoza9461]

Thank you bro it's been awhile since I did this kind of work helped out a lot

[@MudRFunR]

Happy to help!

[@delanogriffiths2898]

Best lesson out there !!

[@MudRFunR]

Thank you!

[@delanogriffiths2898]

@@MudRFunR welcome but, thank you !!!!

[@casanova6310]

Nice simple how to video 👍

[@MartinMcCauslin]

Very informative video. Thank you!

[@MudRFunR]

Thanks, your comment is much appreciated!

[@freddyzepeda5853]

Don't pay attention to these fools hatin they be the one hiding behind the camera 📸 or should I say phone not posting shit on d.i.y projects so keep up the good work...💯😎🙏

[@ericbezant1541]

Don't have car running - did that once and - fluid everywhere and didn't do a thing except cost me more fluid...

[@ruffyatutube]

How come, to fix a low pedal, some bleed the air from the master cylinder instead of bleeding each brake?

[@seanblandford2087]

Thank you some one who doesn’t explain it like it’s a fucking science experiment. Simple and easy

[@MudRFunR]

I try to keep things simple, thanks for noticing.

[@grimreaper7862]

Best video yet

[@josephwashington1117]

U only do back passenger ?

[@3mryaman]

Do you have to do this with every break calliper or just the one

[@walterkersting1362]

You could not replace that final pump with a broom stick?

[@RizmStyle]

Work it for abs brakes as well?

[@jasonmclaughlin8049]

Great video never done it before and you take it from far away

[@MudRFunR]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@justinbogard6700]

Ok so once you open it you wait for all the fluid to come out before you close it and start with the passenger side first?

[@MudRFunR]

Yes, passenger side rear, driver rear, passenger front, then driver front is the most common way. It may differ on some vehicles. It only takes a few seconds for the fluid to stop. When the pedal is all the way to the floor, then close it. Repeat until no more bubbles come out of the bleeder. Then on to the next bleeder, etc. Just don't let your fluid run dry or you'll be starting all over. Hope this helps!

[@0816celo]

hi did you do it with the car on or off ? thanks

[@MudRFunR]

Engine off.

[@mikecole9929]

did you hear it running dumb ass? and its not a car its a pick up! PLEASE DONT BLEED YOUR OWN BRAKES!

[@Spare14All]

mike cole = Asshole. There is a Ring to it. Literally

[@sergiorojas838]

@@mikecole9929 your the asshole

[@idontknow2217]

Best video I seen yet thanks alot I'm gonna bleed my brakes with the help of my girlfriend now

[@MudRFunR]

Hope everything goes well for you! Glad you liked our video.

[@golfandhike5598]

Thanks, I'm going to bleed my brakes later today. 2002 4x4 2500 Silverado.

[@MudRFunR]

Hope all went well!

[@golfandhike5598]

@@MudRFunR Everything went well. The bolts for the callipers were hard to get off, bought a long torgue wrench which really helped. Replaced callipers and rotors. Save at least $600.00. Neighbour helped with bleeding the brakes.

[@jordanerickson4858]

Thanks for the helpful video. Was very straight forward!

[@MudRFunR]

Glad you liked it. Your comment is appreciated!

[@tommymac1963]

Keep the videos coming bud

[@moneybags8869]

This is the best how to video for this out in you tube thank u!!!!!😎👍🏽

[@MudRFunR]

Thank you. That's a huge compliment!

[@rosariosjunkremoval6113]

I have a 2004 2500hd. one brake line broke so we replaced all the brake lines but I can't figure out how to bleed the front wheels..we pump and pump and pump but nothing comes out..I bled cars before but I am not familiar with hydro boost brakes..any advice?

[@MudRFunR]

Sorry for the late reply. I'm sure you must have finished bleeding your's by now.

[@phillipowens7711]

Did you check the brake fluid?

[@rosariosjunkremoval6113]

Phillip Owens it bleed itself, took about 3 days or so some driving and some sitting but in about 3 days she feels like original 👍

[@flariat2003]

I changed the front brakes on my 2002 ford f150...forgot to remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.. The brakes are a little spongy..so would I need to pedal bleed only one of the front brake cylinders or both...a little confused?

[@MudRFunR]

If you had the lines off both sides then they both need to be bled.

[@flariat2003]

@@MudRFunR ok..thanks

[@jameswaugh115]

So if im repairing a broken rear line i only have to bleed the line i repaired?

[@MudRFunR]

Yes you need to bleed it.

[@kevinnkadeslowrideraddicti216]

My wife put steering fluid in her brake fluid(mixed) 1995 GMC Sierra 5.7... will this work to bleed the whole thing out and refill it I don't want to take it to a mechanic shop.. please help any advice would be very greatly appreciated thanks

[@MudRFunR]

Have you used the brakes since the steering fluid was added?

[@thewanderingrays5131]

Hey great video man seriously helped me out big time! Thanks for posting this

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help.

[@JW-sj7xh]

Brilliant, thanks for the help. Please post more.

[@MudRFunR]

I am in the process of building a new shop. Hope to make many more videos, thanks for watching!

[@JW-sj7xh]

Good luck bud, me and the wife thank you, and for your tune, God bless.

[@JW-sj7xh]

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[@davidjeter6042]

Tip: begin with wheel farthest away from master cylinder and work closer.

[@jericho-km5wy]

Thanks. Couldn't remember order. So its pass. Rear, driver rear pass. Front, driver front?

[@davidjeter6042]

@@jericho-km5wy yes, if master cylinder is on drivers side

[@stoneyj1a1]

Thanks man, great video. Helped a lot

[@MudRFunR]

Just happy to help!