How to change your Brake Fluid with a Sealey Pressure Bleeder DIY best bleeder you can buy reviewed

DIY Brake fluid change, start to finish with the Sealey Brake and Clutch fluid bleeder. One of the best DIY bleeders you can get. Simple to use and easy to transport, no messing around this is my go to bleeder when changing the clutch and brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture. Not what you want in your breaking system as any moisture could boil and cause air in the system which would lead to spongy brakes. Its recommended to change the brake fluid every 2 years. DOT 4 is the standard fluid used by many manufactures.
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• One-person brake and clutch bleeding the professional way. Bleeding requires no external power source - simply fill and pump.
• Reservoir holds 2.5L of hydraulic fluid - flush the entire system with one fill, without the risk of running the reservoir dry.
• Pressure range makes unit suitable for use with ABS systems.
• Fitted with Ø45mm cap with 90° angled connector which is suitable for most European models.
• For other applications, order optional Brake Reservoir Cap 45mm Straight Connector - Model No. VS820SA, Universal Adaptor - Model No. VS820UA and Bleeder Cap Set - Model No. VS0204B.
Ensure that the bleeder is clean and free from debris and old hydraulic fluid.
Remove hydraulic fluid reservoir cap from the vehicle. If old fluid is contaminated, syphon it off and refill reservoir with fresh fluid.
DO NOT pump contaminated fluid through the hydraulic system.
Firmly attach the bleeder cap to the vehicle fluid reservoir, ensuring that the gasket seats properly and is not worn or cracked.
Tighten pump cap onto empty bleeder and pressurise to 10 psi (0.7bar). Check for leaks at the fluid reservoir and at the bleeder fluid hose connections. If reservoir cap or hose connections are leaking, release accumulated pressure in the bleeder reservoir by gently unscrewing the pump cap. DO NOT remove the cap before de-pressurising the bleeder reservoir. Reattach the bleeder reservoir cap
or tighten hose connections and once again pump the tank to 10 psi (0.7bar) and check for leaks.
If no leaks are found, gently unscrew pump cap and add up to 1.25 litre of new hydraulic fluid from a sealed container. Use only the type of hydraulic fluid recommended for your vehicle.
Tighten the pump cap and pressurise the bleeder to the level recommended in the vehicle service manual. DO NOT exceed 28psi (1.9bar). Higher pressures may damage your vehicles hydraulic system and could result in serious injury.
Determine the correct brake bleeding sequence from your vehicles service manual. usually start from the furthest wheel away from the master cylinder.
Attach bleed tube to bleed valve at the first cylinder to be bled, open end in a suitable fluid receptacle. Open bleed valve and bleed until fluid runs clear and free of bubbles.
Tighten bleed valve to the torque specified in your vehicle service manual.
Repeat on each bleed valve. Pump additional pressure into bleeder if necessary.
If fluid remains in the bleeder reservoir when finished, tip the tank away from fluid pick up tube and open bleed valve closest to the master cylinder. Allow air to flow into fluid reservoir until fluid level falls just to the maximum fill level on your reservoir. Close the bleed valve and tighten to specified torque.
When complete, release pressure by slowly loosening the pump cap. Remove the cap from the fluid reservoir, taking care to avoid spilling any fluid that remains in the tube.
Replace fluid reservoir cap on your vehicle, checking that the fluid level is at the maximum level indicated on the vehicle reservoir.
Before driving your vehicle, carefully check for leaks and test for proper brake operation.
DO NOT store hydraulic fluid in bleeder. Always dispose of excess fluid properly in accordance with local authority regulations.
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[@MikeZak101]

great tool, a little tip is i always remove as much of the old fluid from the master cylinder res without introducing air into the system and filling it with fresh fluid before starting the bleeding process, just saves time having to dilute the old fluid in the reservoir so you're getting as much fresh as possible before starting.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Yes great tip, I use a fluid suction tool. 👍🏼

[@TheLondonCyclist]

I like the tip of putting fluid through before tightening the cap on the fluid reserve. Cheers

[@Beethoven2949]

I bought this exact pump and I couldn't believe I found your video many thanks ❤

[@davidspez7267]

Thanks man appreciate your video and tips👍

[@recruitmentwebsites]

Really useful info thanks

[@Ally.MacMillan]

Thanks for sharing. Very useful info for beginners

[@johnc6919]

Good stuff, thanks.

[@iggyathwal3057]

Hi Daz great video . I was looking to do a fluid change on one of my cars and imagine my surprise to see you doing the video. Hope you are keeping well and hope to bump into you again soon mate. Iggy.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey Iggy, great to hear from you, hope all is well. Hope you found it useful ☺️. Be good to catch up 👍🏼

[@benchambers2458]

Really useful info, keep up the videos!

[@damienmoore2945]

also open clutch slave cylinder aswel all on the same system so might aswel change it

[@brucewayne2397]

Excellent video, im used to bleeding brakes with a bottle with tube and telling somone to pump so for me it was about time i upgrade to a proper in modern bleeder but was confused on how to use so this cleared that up. Im assuming once the fluid is flushed through you just release the pressure on the bleeder, unscrew it then just top up manually to the full line? I was just overthinking as to what what level the resovoir would be on after you close the final bleed nipple but i guess it wouldn't matter as as long as there is fluid in the lines then topping up manually to full would be fine.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey, yes there’s a pressure release valve on the bottle, and just keep an eye on the fluid level in the bottle to ensure fluid is always pumped through. Afterwards, if you need to top up the reservoir you can, but generally it’s thereabouts.

[@dogbite5509]

Really useful video. Great advice especially regarding the pressure of the brake bleeder being 1.5 ish bar. If your vehicle was a manual you could have shown the procedure for bleeding the clutch slave cylinder, which can also improve the feel of the clutch.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Cheers mate, car is a manual and I have bled the slave already, I’ve filmed it and you’ve just reminded me so I’ll get that one out soon 👍🏼 It’s not an easy job on this car tho, as where the bleed nipple is on the slave, turning a spanner is a right pain as there’s very little room, I managed just get it loose from the top and then a bit more from underneath.

[@dogbite5509]

@@GarageTechAutomotive What condition was the expelled fluid from the slave on your car? When I last did mine - for the first time - the fluid was much, much darker and had a milky consistency, not like brake fluid at all. Clutch pedal did feel lighter afterwards though.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

@@dogbite5509 the fluid wasn’t too bad, the first bit was a bit darker which is to be expected, after that it was fine. It’s a good idea to change it though as it often gets left or forgotten about. 👍🏼

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

@@dogbite5509 the fluid wasn’t too bad, the first bit was a bit darker which is to be expected, after that it was fine. It’s a good idea to change it though as it often gets left or forgotten about. 👍🏼

[@dembydish]

Hello, I have a similar item I purchased on Amazon. When you bleed the clutch lines (as in a (MX5 NC) which shares the same fluid reservoir, do you still need to pump the clutch pedal? Not sure how they're all connected. Nice video.

[@toeknee6588]

No just open the bleeder on slave cylinder while pump is connected.

[@timbunker4529]

I've used the one which works off tyre pressure, useless. This looks better.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

💯😄

[@jwester7009]

Do you always need to add brake fluid to the pressure tank? What if you just replace a caliper and only need to bleed air out of the system but the brake fluid is recently changed?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

It’s highly advisable. If you’re changing a caliper you’ll need to bleed at least 100-200ml. Likely you won’t have enough fluid in the reservoir to allow for that. There’s not much between being at the max to the minimum.

[@sidonio123]

Can you use that bleeder to bleed the clutch system. What the safe pressure to use in clutch system.thank you

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey, yes you can, most modern vehicles use the same reservoir for the brake fluid and clutch fluid, some older car have a separate reservoir so the cap fitting can be different. It will be the same process as bleeding the brakes. Safe pressure would be below 1 bar / 14psi

[@sidonio123]

@@GarageTechAutomotive thank you for replying. Help me allot. Thanks 👍👍🙏

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Hello, mate... I'm having a problem eith pressure leakinf through the cap on the reservoir. Ive tightened it to the point I feel if I go anymore, i might damage the reservoir container. Any tips? did you hsve to tighten it extremely hard?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

No should be ok, just check if there’s a seal on the cap, can’t remember if there is one but worth a check. Also have you got the right adapter cap, the one I have is suitable for most German cars

[@TheLondonCyclist]

@@GarageTechAutomotive I have a 2018 Mazda 3 and turns out I need the 3 tab cap adapter. Damn. I'm gonna start looking.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

@@TheLondonCyclist that will be why then, you can get it on Amazon, there’s two different universal adapters, ones better than the other, best to check how much room you have as the cheaper one is a bit of a faff. Just search Sealey Vs820Ua and Sealey VS0204UA 👍🏼

[@dog-bite186]

What manufacturer of brake fluid did you use for this brake fluid change?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey, thanks for the comments, I use Motul 660 on the Porsche, for other general road cars I use Pagid dot 4

[@dog-bite186]

@@GarageTechAutomotive Thank you.

[@MrZimmaframe]

How do you clean your brake pressure bleeder for next time?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hi, I drain the fluid out of the tube and use brake cleaner solvent to clean the inside of the bleeder, I don’t pump the cleaner through the bleeder as this can damage the seals, I just run some new fluid through the hose before the next use 👍🏼

[@MrZimmaframe]

​@@GarageTechAutomotive Oh ok, i was wondering because the instructions don't actually say anything about cleaning other than not to leave brake fluid in the brake bleeder and not to use solvents. I bought and used one today so was wondering. I will use your method if it work for you lol.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

@@MrZimmaframe yeah the solvents will mess up the pump mechanism, ok for just cleaning out the bottle.

[@Jakedelus]

i have used this only dry so no cleaning is needed. just top your cars reservoir before start bleeding and after all corners done top the reservoir. My opinion is that putting fluid to bleeder is unnecessary. reservoir has plenty of fluid to go all corners.

[@binagarten4667]

Use Silicone brake fluid.

[@bastogne315]

V good. Tx. Don't let pets near brake fluid..my dog died that way.