How To Bleed Your Brakes | BY YOURSLEF

[@MrSupernova111]

I have seen many videos on this process and NEVER has it been explained this way. Thank you very much and a huge thumbs up!!

[@BuddysDIY]

Thank you brother! I appreciate the kind words!

[@Nutzername1273]

Same here! I would’ve started with the wheel furthest from the brake master cylinder. Thanks buddy :)

[@b3arwithm3]

​@@Nutzername1273it matters very little. Don't sweat over the order

[@Dalian-Dalian]

IT IS just common sense for an engineer. provided he is aware of principle of operation. Basically it is required to pump through each line curcuit until pumped liquid will become clear, looking like new one. HOWEVER, i have doubts about statement that braking liuquid is super corrosive. I would say opposite, it is basically sort of hydraulic oil which must be corrosive resistant. Anyway good video! thanks

[@robnation2475]

Recently I got in the shower to wake myself up prior to doing my brake job... Glad I did because that's where I came up with this idea!: You can add a vacuum pump inline using an Aussie shampoo dispenser pump! The pump mates perfectly after pulling off the top head and bottom feed tube 😃. Fits clear vinyl tubing with 1/4" ID and 3/8 OD ...without any extra hardware! (Tubing fits over the top and inside the bottom of the Aussie purple pump) Perfect for Ford F150/F250 btw. Great for pumping out the master too. Note: Use a pair of pliers to hold the top plunger from moving as you shove the tubing on in place of the Aussie pump's head. I also added some 3M 33+ electrical tape to secure the bottom connection but that's probably overkill/unnecessary.😁 Bonus tip: Use a short funnel in the master to overfill it as you pump fluid from the 4 corners.

[@mfvarnum58]

THANK YOU SIR! incredible insightful video!! I made my bottle out of a pedelyte bottle and took a new lawnmower gas line out my shed, and made me a bleed bottle... worked perfectly! dog on lifesaver!! bless you, sir!! Update. had to do the process twice in the order the video instructed, 15-20 pumps each wheel. Salute sir 🫡

[@shiverello6109]

That is the best explanation i've seen so far, makes it seem super simple! Also the extra info with the ABS module was something important I wasn't aware of. Thanks a lot!

[@fescudder]

Didn't know about the ABS module being the focal/reference point. Learned something new today. Thanks.

[@BuddysDIY]

Yeah man no prob! Alot of people don't. That's why I really want to go in depth with it

[@bobdelabourer1307]

Yes. Just did mines as preventative Maintenance. I notice if you open the bleeder valve too much it will leak air. I just turned mine very little. Thanks for this video reminder.

[@leetos.4915]

Had zero knowledge and confidence to do this until now…excellence simplicity of teaching

[@dham99]

very helpful... Ive known about the 2-man method for a long time, and I started buying 1-man method tools trying different ones to see what i liked (including reverse bleeding). But even my 1991 SE Miata has ABS...I didn't know to use the ABS module as the starting point to determine which corner to start from...I would have gone with the 'DR, PR, PF, DF' typical US vehicle set up. But now I know to actually swap that, and start with the passenger rear first. Thanks!

[@ericp3573]

the bottle should be above the caliper for air to rise, simple coat hanger and you can hang it from your coils

[@sweetkellymay]

Or attach a magnet to the bottle..

[@javianjohnson8746]

LOVE that you showed a side-by-side of you pressing on the brakes as the old dirty fluid oozes out. Thanks for that demonstration

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Buddy you did that expertly. I used to flip cars back in the day. You’ve earned new subscriber. Thanks

[@mballard4843]

Buddy, I love your videos, but I feel compelled to correct this common misconception about bleeding the brakes. It is a one-person job, but it’s even simpler than you described. The ONLY reason you need a plastic bottle and hose is to keep your floor clean. The modern master cylinder has residual pressure valves at each exit port. Their purpose is to keep a little pressure in the lines for instant braking. Without them, the driver would need to pump up the brakes for every stop. The RPVs keep air from being sucked back into the system when you open a bleeder. Also, you should NEVER push the brake pedal to the floor, especially on an older vehicle. The normal travel of a master cylinder piston is about 1 to 2 inches. The “untraveled” portion of the master cylinder can get some pitting from sediment in the brake fluid (it gets worse with age). Pushing the brake pedal to the floor rams that rubber piston seal through the pitted portion of the cylinder and usually tears it, and then you need to rebuild or replace the master cylinder. If you open the bleeder and pump the pedal the NORMAL TRAVEL of the brake pedal, the air will be pushed out and the RPVs will keep air from being sucked in. Please try it.

[@amonmcranny2654]

If you don't use a tube and bottle, how do you know when there is no more air coming out of the system? When the tube is filled with fluid and no air bubbles you know you are done, or am I missing something?

[@dogoargento3502]

Very interesting …. Got a channel?

[@Cruz.Norberto2nd]

If you dont put hose and bottle how will you prevent damaging your mags? Unless you dont care and do a sloppy job?

[@mohammadyahya4542]

Hey man I appreciate it but can u explain it in more simple terms(layman) plz it would help a lot...

[@michaeldelarm1630]

This methods inferior. Trapped air is a thing. Ask your local shop how they bleed brakes.... they pressurize the system by sucking or blowing or both. This method is really meant to get most fluid to the caliper... then properly bleed by pumping and dumping or by using an air tool.

[@BabyDuck3k]

This is the most well-explained video about brake fluid change I have ever seen. The procedure is clear and instructive.

[@FightBack-xn3er]

Thank you. I have a friend with Parkinson's and other health issues. He doesn't have a lot of money so I was able to help him out by using your technique to change his brake fluid.

[@bjgaspar]

Just a heads up. You still have to trace the brake lines. My 97 Camry is set up the same way with the master cylinder @ driver front, ABS @ passenger front, but the rear brake lines run along the driver side frame rail. Rear Passenger then cuts back under the trunk between the gas tank & the spare tire, making it the furthest.

[@robnation2475]

A rare, twist-top skinny/tall Gatorade bottle is awesome. It has a mouthpiece on the bottle and the very top part can be removed and then the existing hole can be trimmed by hand with a 3/8" drill bit for 3/8" tubing (air tight!). Dollar tree had/has these tall/sturdy Gatorade bottles for $1.25 each which is a deal by itself😃

[@mankekyosharigan]

Didn't know about the abs module way of bleeding brakes. Good to know! Handy way to bleeding brakes solo too! Awesome videos man!

[@BuddysDIY]

😊 thanks man

[@Dani-qc3th]

This is the best video I have seen on KZbin so easy to understand and well-documented 👍

[@roadstar499]

i am doing this tomorrow... i made sure i have the right order ..lucky for me i found a video of my same truck with abs in exact location... well done..

[@rrodriguez4378]

Google: Brake fluid is not corrosive to metals. However it being hydroscopic it will absorb water which if not kept up to specification and changed regularly can cause corrosion inside the braking system metal pipes.

[@veliromn]

Thanks for the video and great explanation! What year honda is used in the video? No link for hose size as promised...

[@gerardomendoza8416]

YEAAAA!!!! LETS DO IT!!! NEW CONTENT! Anticipating your videos man! Lol specially the car flipping cuz I'm new to the game!

[@BuddysDIY]

Glad you're liking the content brother!!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Thanks for keeping this great video out here. Most informative I have seen so far. Why? Because you took the time to cover things and not assume the average Joe or Jane knew where to look. Respect your good job!

[@sedrickpatre7556]

This is very helpful compared to many others. ❤❤

[@mikemcardle7466]

6:35 "Brake pump happy" I can't stop laughing! 🤣 A perfect video! Awesome!

[@deasttn]

Excellent video. I'd suck the old fluid from the reservoir n replace w new fluid before pumping the brakes

[@kellonpitts2650]

Great video! The one thing you didn't mention is , don't you want clean the plastic drill shavings out of the bottle before starting the procedure?

[@irisbaez1972]

Of course. also, he forgot to mention to suck the old oil first from the master and use it as a base in the bottle. Also will be a good idea to do this when you will do a tire rotation. I do oil changes and tire rotation at the same time, so at that moment will be very easy to do it all.

[@rrodriguez4378]

To keep the sequence, dont you need to start next to the master cylinder, go around and finish on the master cylinder tire?

[@permabulk1454]

My gto abs module is on the right hand side too. I don’t think it’s an import thing I think it’s just random on the cars engine bay. Because even left hand drive monaros (what the 04-06 gto was derived from) have the same architecture and I think some American made vettes have master on driver side abs module on right

[@alos7941]

Great video!! Very educational. Keep up the great content! Persistence and patients you'll make it!!! Thank you for awesome video

[@LeafyCEE]

Never heard about looking for the ABS and changing the order. Thanks for the Info! Im going to be installing front 4 Piston Big Brakes and I just hope I dont mess it up

[@jlindell6532]

exceptional video . does that size pipe fit all vehicles? cheers

[@JerseyJeff84]

New D.I.Y. weekend warrior here. I'm in a '18 Subaru Impreza and just replaced my brakes this weekend, as my local shop wanted $410 per axle(the entire car had pads that were 95% worn), so I did the work myself. I should've bled them while I already had the wheels off. Is it going to be an issue if i drive for a week and then do the brake bleed when I have off again next week?

[@leetos.4915]

Is this same concept for clutch bleeding? Very helpful and such detailed explanation. 👏🏻 Bravo

[@HerbertAtkinson]

Great video sir, i have a 2017 tacoma the ABS module is on the passenger right side under 5he hood as it was on this car you show in this video, would i bleed the brakes exact same way LR-RR-LF-RF would this be correct?

[@alext337]

I was just gonna pay to have this done, not anymore. Thanks for this video, that's a super easy job that probably only takes about 30-45 minutes

[@MrSupernova111]

Maybe a little longer when you account for the time lifting the car multiple times, refilling the reservoir, removing and installing all 4 tires but let's say that within 2 hours its perfectly reasonable to have this done and save about $100.

[@genericdude6551]

It's my understanding that some vehicles have the ABS module mounted underneath the vehicle which complicates this process. I've also heard that the corvette has 2 bleeder valves per brake. But the vehicle I worked on today was a 2014 Xterra. Anyway, i was wondering about those air bubbles. I noticed on 2 of my brakes that there were air bubbles in the hose but they were moving away from the bleeder valve and towards the collection bottle. I take it that is normal? At any rate, the brakes seem to function OK on my test drive so I guess I got the job done right.

[@jamkpa]

Thanks for clearing things up especially for a Honda. Good job 👍.

[@KryptonicHD]

How do I bleed a broken heart :(

[@MrClarkisgod]

With alcohol and random hoes.

[@BuddysDIY]

What altair said

[@gudlukkay]

@@MrClarkisgod lol

[@attocoulomb]

Right foot, left foot, right hand, left hand. It is about 6 quarts, depending on the model.

[@emildalsgaardlarsen9774]

through the penis

[@prontolee]

Gréât vidéo sir! Always something to teach us DIYers everything! So just wanted clarify something about this video, I know it’s an old one. So the Honda manual I have says to bleed in this order FR,FL,RR and RL.. so a little confused after watching this video!! Not sure if it’s different with Generations with Hondas or does it not really matter?? Also the ABS Module is located same as the one on this video. I appreciate your response sir!

[@TacitZero]

THANK YOU!!! That’s literally the one thing I was wondering and no one else would say This!

[@dogoargento3502]

This is gold! Mad respects homie. The way you explain the process is very thorough and that’s what I look for in videos on how to work on Hondas. Other videos sometimes they leave out details that in many occasions is is what I look for. I’m definitely following your channel. You must be like a school teacher or something 😳😳

[@roberth2747]

Do you bleed the master cylinder first before adding any new brake fluids starting to bleed the entire brake line ?

[@markallen2776]

Great video!...just one thing...dump out or blow out any plastic cuttings from the water bottle.

[@oczad]

what about this idea that i haven't tried but i would think would work.....get a speed bleeder and loosen the bleed on the caliper. Put the speed bleeder on one and of a plastic tube and the other end on the caliper bleeder. Any reason that wouldn't work as a one man bleed idea?

[@spacefacegaming]

Wow I hope crisfix see this video I kinda trust him for the breaks and you of course love your videos and even crisfix y'all help me a lot to fix a used car to making it look nice for profit 💪👍☺ just saw his resent video to get to get ready for the fall and winter season

[@phantomgbeats1703]

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[@taiwna5]

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[@phantomgbeats1703]

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[@phantomgbeats1703]

Ik english isnt your first language but heres a few mistakes u made. No hard feelings

[@JustJoshinYouBro]

You explain everything so perfectly.

[@whatdadogdoin7531]

What's the size of the bleeder valves on this specific vehicle for both front and rear? Will a pipe with 1/4 ID work for this job?

[@2flyaznguy]

Great video ! How many bottles of brake fluid you need for this?

[@amonmcranny2654]

How do you watch the line and bottle if you are in the car pumping the brake pedal?

[@calvintran8691]

if you have a camera, ipad or old iphone and do the facetime.

[@roberth2747]

Do you bleed the master cylinder first before adding new break fluids ?

[@57chieftainsafari]

does it matter if the car is running or not? 2007 Hyundai Tucson, have tried using a vac pump and can't get any vacuum, I know the pump is good.

[@rafaelthomas4174]

I'm curious, what about the vacuum bleeding method? Would you recommend that?

[@habebs7345]

But Honda for this car has a different bleeding sequence fl,fr,rr,lr?

[@iamkhtray]

excuse me, my car is bmw 218i 2015 (automatic), if keep pressing on the brake pedal, it gets harder and harder to press before I release the bleeder valve 6:08.... when I start the car with the engine on, the brake pedal press turns normal. I would like to bleed the brakes by myself, but do I need to start my car? thank you and good video!! would the brake pedal press soft as normal if I released the valve without the engine on?

[@longhuynh5249]

Thank-you so much, your instructions are so so clear

[@cessnapilotjazz]

Thank you for the great advice on your video sir. It helped tremendously.

[@gadgetberry3185]

so your state allows drivers to drive cars without front licence plates? looks neat i like it

[@666BEEZYTV]

I didn’t see you loosing the bleed nip before bleeding the breaks but yet I seen you tighten it back up so do we unscrew the break nip on the caliber

[@irenestokes5430]

I know this is an old video but could you also reverse bleed brakes with a plastic syringe full of fluid shooting it up the bleeder valve.

[@zichragland8880]

I had a first today. I replaced a rear cylinder on my truck and had someone pump the brakes while I bled them. 3 pumps and hold, I loosened the bleeder valve, brakes did not go to the bottom nor did any fluid come out. Finally on third try, a "little" fluid came out. Brakes did not go to bottom. Tried 5 or 6 times, a little more fluid came out but brakes never went to the bottom. Drove it and brakes feel a little spongy. I have never heard of the brakes not going the bottom when the valve is opened. Thanks for some ideas,

[@lisaanto3882]

Your brake hose on that side is most likely collapsed inside and impeding fluid flow

[@zichragland8880]

​ @LISA ANTO I wound up replacing that cylinder because it was leaking worse than the one I replaced and ironically it bled that time. I know the new cylinder had nothing to do with that but somehow the line cleaned itself out. Thanks for the reply as that certainly sounds logical,

[@martinkuo1380]

The old bleed nipple was probably clogged.

[@JazzLowrider]

The clear hose is a good idea, so you can see the air bubbles, and the bottle is to minimize the mess,

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

Thanks so much for your very comprehensive video. You explained every step so well.

[@mikegreen5707]

What to do if you only get pressure on passenger rear 98 Honda Civic LX just rebuilt my drums and replace the proportional valve and1 Hardline

[@jommelcaniamo4765]

Love your videos.. Should the engine be on while doing this? Or should be off?

[@thisorthat7626]

The engine should be off and the car in park. Remember, you are jacking up the car and removing the tire to do this. Safety first!

[@jerrygonzales7472]

What about the parking break do I have to release the parking break while I’m pumping the break,,

[@DaNte710-o5g]

Does the car needs to be on or in accessory mode?

[@NamanSharma-uj2vx]

Perfect easy and interesting explanation. Loved it!

[@mikestefos516]

this came out right when i needed it thank you

[@Adamcfyfe]

dude yout content is tight. I just bought myself a 2008 impreza and I'm very very happy to have discovered your channel 🔥

[@offiravraham5418]

i have honda accord CL7 and at first i bled the brakes old school, but than i got the manual from honda and it is very particular . 1.driver side 2. passenger 3. back passenger passenger 4. back driver passenger ( i could send you the picture)

[@seekter-kafa]

do we need electricity (contact with car key) for pumping breakes???

[@MD-xl3lj]

My ABS Module and master cylinder are both located in the same position where my driver side is (right hand side)

[@ghostdog662]

Almost word for word of the chrisfix video

[@przemokbh8079]

Hey. I really want to make this self but dont know if I have abs module. I drive mitsubishi asx 1.6 petrol from 2017 in EU. Someone can help ? Thanks

[@ryanhamilton9709]

Best brake video and I will be subscribers

[@bigman4175]

My brakes feel hard when I do this, should I do it with the car on??

[@christianpcook7919]

Was the car running for break power?

[@taz8436]

great video superb detail thank you for sharing all your hard work A+++

[@davidking3311]

Is this ChrisFix with a different voice ?

[@SolarSavage]

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[@jonathansanchez10]

What size hose is that?

[@hutomoardi1940]

Sorry can i ask something? When we bleed the brake fluid, is it necessary to turn on the engine so the brake booster is activated? or it is okay to do it with the engine off? Thanks

[@PhilipKoop]

Late reply, but this is definitely possible with the engine off

[@danielbravo5423]

Awesome video! Definitely helped!

[@christopherschokman1604]

Does the cat need to be stared during the bleeding process?

[@luisherrera3896]

Super well explained video, thanks for it!

[@unusualplanet4823]

Yheeaa boy next flip video coming soon cant wait 😎

[@BuddysDIY]

Coming soon. Gotta figure out some electrical issues 😑

[@unusualplanet4823]

@@BuddysDIY Yea ma bredda Keep at it and you will get tru 👌 You really motivated me to get into the cars flipping bus. Im from Trinidad And Tobago respect 💯💯 nice content man

[@brucetapscott5345]

Air will leak out pass the threads on the bleeder

[@KAITARODE]

Sir what is the size of the hose

[@BuddysDIY]

3/16 inner diameter

[@ericastanton2010]

my car battery went dead while bleeding my brakes. After i finished the brake flush, i jumped the engine but then immediately the check engine light turned on. I went to autozone and code ABS malfunction and traction off showed up on dash. Not knowing what to do, i removed from the battery then reconnect, check engine light turned off for now but for how long? car is fairly new

[@dustinsterling3588]

That’s a common problem on a dead battery. It cleared after you disconnected the battery an it won’t come back on unless there’s an actual problem or you have to jump the battery again

[@TheBigShmeli]

My c5 has ABS, I’m not sure which ones don’t

[@fidelt4143]

Does the vehicle have to be turned on to pump on the brakes or can the procedure be done turned off. Someone do please let me know.

[@jameswhite1319]

No

[@IntoAllTruth.]

"Youslef". LOL. Love your videos.

[@rojasjc27]

Have to consider that some vehicles have AWD, working diagonally start at the front left, left rear, left front, and right rear last. Your welcome.

[@pcdetail602]

Question do I leave the cap off whiles pumping the brakes or the cap stays on while pumping ?

[@susanpatterson1108]

Cap stays on or you can introduce air into the system and you run the risk of contaminates getting into your system.

[@susanpatterson1108]

That's why if you look in cap there is a rubber seal that comes down if fluid is low to prevent air from getting in system. Cap always on.

[@victorlopez2143]

Great info...I never knew that. Thanks

[@b3arwithm3]

The bleeding order is more of an optimization. To say if we don't follow the order is the wrong way is inaccurate. There is no harm in not following the order, you might have to bleed longer

[@jameswaugh115]

Can this be done on 08 c300?

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Nicely done 👍

[@AJDIYNetwork]

Great job dude