Honda Civic One-Person Brake Fluid Flush

[@Mikeattempts]

One-Person Bleeder Bottle: amzn.to/3JPK54z (affiliate*) Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: amzn.to/3JxmkwQ (affiliate*) *Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns my channel a small commission. Think of it as a tip that doesn't cost you anything. Thanks for the support!

[@Hung-sn3zv]

Awesome video. How much brake fluid is needed?

[@Mikeattempts]

@@Hung-sn3zv I used two 12oz bottles of DOT3 brake fluid, but it wouldn't hurt to have an extra bottle handy.

[@condorhigh2310]

Thanks for making this short, sweat, and to the point instead of making a whole 30+ min video about this.

[@Mikeattempts]

Hahaha, no problem! I try to make 'em like I'd want to watch. :)

[@JustinTaylor2014]

Dealership wanted $200+ for this job. I used Prestone Dot 4, so I paid a little more for that, but minus the bleeder bottle and fluid, I saved about $150. Thanks so much for this!

[@Mikeattempts]

That's great, I'm glad you decided to tackle this job yourself and save some money!

[@mikea5205]

Thank you man, this is exactly what I needed, I love you. - Mike

[@Mikeattempts]

Hahaha, thanks! 🤣

[@alanhassall]

I was told that I needed my front brake pads replaced when I went in for my free oil change. They also said that I needed a “premium brake flush”. I didn’t like the price, so I’m doing rotors and pads ( done before) and will flush the system. I’m not looking forward to the brake flush. The underside of cars is never very pretty in the upper midwest and don’t look forward to anything severely corroded. It looks easy enough. Nice video.

[@Mikeattempts]

Yeah, I don't blame you, the road salt can make things much more difficult. Just be sure to soak the bleeder valves with penetrating oil and give it plenty of time to seep in. Hopefully they won't put up a fight and you'll be done before you know it! :)

[@ywilhemraymond3480]

Your video was very helpful during my brake bleeding process.

[@Mikeattempts]

Happy to hear it, thanks for the comment! :)

[@ywilhemraymond3480]

@@Mikeattempts you are welcome. My brakes were very spongy after I changed them all. Now I can say they are great now.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@ywilhemraymond3480 That's fantastic, sounds like you did a great job!

[@tonymartin6508]

Be very careful not to spill the brake fluid on any painted surface. Brake fluid will dissolve paint. The good news is that you can rinse any spills off with water.

[@Mikeattempts]

Yep, brake fluid is nasty stuff! :)

[@willzjayvee]

this video should have 1m likes

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, maybe it will... someday. ;)

[@daveyatsko3990]

Great Video! So easy to follow your step by step directions!!👍😃

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)

[@mikemadasafish]

No need to remove front wheels. Just turn wheels to one side..makes bleed screw accessible.

[@Mikeattempts]

That wouldn't have made for a good video though, hard for everyone to see with the tire in the way. :)

[@JoyLong]

Only if you have a lift

[@garyschneider2628]

so your saying no need to pump it up hold it, crack it open until the pedal goes down then repeat. yes that takes two people however no chance to draw air in.

[@Mikeattempts]

What makes this a one-person bleed is the one-way check valve inside the lid of the bottle. It only allows fluid and air into the bottle, not out. That's why you don't need the second person to close the bleeder before the pedal goes back up.

[@OS.Scooters]

You can also make your own with a plastic bottle, put a hole in the lid and another small hole to let air out, put a tube through the hole and into the bottom of the bottle with enough tube left outside the bottle to attach to the bleeder, then fill the bottom of the bottle with brake fluid so the end of the tube is submerged in fluid. Then follow the video as shown and you’ll be good to go

[@Mikeattempts]

@@OS.Scooters Yep, many people successfully use the DIY bottle design you described. However, the one-way valve in the bottle I used prevents any air bubbles from possibly reentering the caliper during a one-person bleed.

[@Tori08]

My traction my tire pressure and fcw/Ldw and steering wheel lights are all on what does that mean??

[@Mikeattempts]

It could be a component in the ABS system but I'm no pro. The first step would be to take it to AutoZone where they'll read your error codes for free.

[@geoffgraham3186]

It means you have air in your abs system

[@giaellington1276]

Excellent tutorial!

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks! :)

[@KaneTownBeats]

thank u, even if i dont have a honda, pretty sure its the same for hyundia

[@Mikeattempts]

Exactly, it's the same process on any vehicle. Some models have a preferred bleeding order, but it really doesn't matter as long as you get all of the old fluid out and don't let any air in.

[@KaneTownBeats]

@Mikeattempts yea I'm glad I found this video. I have to change mine.

[@bastian2litty]

how many bottles of brake fluid did you use?

[@Mikeattempts]

I used two 12-ounce bottles of brake fluid.

[@bastian2litty]

@@Mikeattempts cool thanks for the response man

[@ChristIsKing559]

Thanks and God bless ❤

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@JmguyN8]

What is the name of that break Bleeder?

[@Mikeattempts]

It's an Allstar Performance ALL11017, here's the link: amzn.to/3JPK54z

[@sgtfixer]

Excellent video. I'll definitely do this instead of paying out the a** for a service station to do it. About how much brake fluid did you go through to complete the job?

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, let me know how it goes!

[@skar516]

Going to attempt to do this myself. Im assuming I do this after changing the break pads and rotors ?

[@Mikeattempts]

You don't have to bleed the brakes when you change your pads or rotors because that doesn't require disconnecting the brake lines. However, the wheels will already be removed so it'd be a convenient time to do it. Honda recommends flushing out the old brake fluid every 3 years. Let me know how it goes!

[@STIGRS]

@0:55 why do you choose to bleed the rear right brake first while the image clearly says bleed the front left brake first?

[@bigblue3568]

??? Video clearly shows he did the front drivers side first...

[@Mikeattempts]

The recommendation is usually to start with the wheel furthest from the brake fluid reservoir and end with the closest. However, the only guidance I could find from Honda was the image shown in the video. I started with the front driver side, but it might be hard to tell because of how close the camera is placed.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@bigblue3568 Hahaha, thanks, I thought maybe I edited the video together in the wrong order. :)

[@patricklynch9669]

do you need jackstands for this? or just jack each side up as you go?

[@Mikeattempts]

I used jack stands but you could use a jack as you go.

[@localgarageuser]

Do you have to lock the bottle any way to get it air tight or is it plug in and pump away

[@Mikeattempts]

The hose fits tight but it's very flexible, you just pop it on, crack open the bleeder, and start pumpin'

[@CarlosJimenez-fj4ku]

Is it always necessary to bleed the old fluid? Can I just let it et used up with time?

[@hyp3dw4ter6]

Yeah you are going to have to get the old fluid bled out. It’s because water (from humidity) gets inside the brake fluid. This makes the brake power weak. Also bc it can build up alot of sediment and clog the brake lines. There’s much more reasons too.

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm no pro but I do know that brake fluid absorbs water from the air and also gets hot from the extreme pressure of braking. So, if not flushed at the recommended intervals, the old fluid it will slowly deteriorate the brake lines from the inside.

[@GoodVibes24_7]

Is this necessary when replacing brakes and rotors?

[@Mikeattempts]

Nope, as long as you don't disconnect any brake lines, they won't need to be bled when replacing the brake pads or rotors.

[@aperson1181]

where did you get the info what honda recommends for the bleeding sequence?

[@Mikeattempts]

Lots of Googling, it wasn't easy to find, and I can't remember the exact site. The default is to start with the furthest from the master cylinder and work towards the shortest. In reality, it doesn't really matter. As long as you get all of the dirty fluid out and don't let any air in, you'll be fine.

[@aperson1181]

@@Mikeattempts I'm seeing this too, across forums that w/ Civic you have to start with a driver's side, 1st. By the way, I'm using DOT 5.1 per Scotty Kilmer. I'm using Bosch 5.1.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@aperson1181 I didn't even know there was a DOT 5.1, I just always use what's recommended on the cap. :)

[@roberthouston3809]

So. You need 4 bottles of fluid? One for each caliper?

[@Mikeattempts]

I only used two 12-ounce bottles to bleed all four.

[@aaronfactor6838]

Do you know what Diameter tubing it comes with?

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm not exactly sure but the ID is pretty small to create a tight fit. The material is like a silicone rubber so it's very flexible and stretchy and should fit any size bleeder.

[@ozzygamer6038]

i think i need to go to mechanic and flush all the fluid and fill it with new oil.. my breaks doesnt respond properly. after pressing 3-4 times the car stops.

[@Mikeattempts]

Yeah, if you don't feel comfortable flushing the brakes on your own, that sounds like something you should definitely have a mechanic fix ASAP.

[@byronmiller6313]

What size of hose?

[@Mikeattempts]

I believe the inside diameter of the hose on this bleeder is 1/8" but it will stretch to fit any bleeder and go back to original size once removed.

[@byronmiller6313]

@@Mikeattempts thank you, I used the 1/4 inch O/D and with a little help from a bic lighter, it worked perfect

[@Mila_edits123]

Nice video

[@Mikeattempts]

Thank you! :)