Quick Tips on Flushing Brake Fluid or Bleeding Brakes

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[@flatratemaster]

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[@WatchWesWork]

Up North we have a built in brake flush schedule when the brake lines rust out after 5 years...

[@austinshores3324]

Hay it's Wes keep up the great videos brother

[@Mattluck89]

I've read literature stating that brake fluid absorbs average 3% water content from the atmosphere per year. Water boils and creates vapor which is compressible, and water oxidizes metals. Keep it up FRM you are knowledgeable, thanks for sharing.

[@mcqueenfanman]

Oh yeah the BG brake flusher, you have to buy their fluid to get to use the machine for free. All I can say is if you use a brake flush machine you'll never want to go back to the old ways. But you'll be using a lot of brake fluid.

[@joshleise7389]

I don’t understand how this guy doesn’t have 1,000,000 subscribers

[@djosbun]

Agreed! The videos are well made and to-the-point. No wasted time with unnecessary jibber jabber. These videos are what I watch first in the morning. Plus, Mike seems like a nice guy!

[@khasegeorginahendricks2001]

I’m doing brakes right now in school ur tips are helpful

[@StilettoSniper]

I learned and did two man brake fluid flushes the old fashioned way for years. I found that a great alternative to the BG machine to perform one man pressure flushes (especially for lower volume shops or even advanced DIYers) is the Mityvac MV6840 Pressure Flush Kit. Basically does the same thing the BG machine does without applying vacuum to the caliper bleeder valve (and you do not need to put in more than about half quart of fluid for one vehicle). Its affordable and comes with a nice complement of master cylinder caps. Been using it for several years now on both domestic and asian vehicles, works like a champ for me.

[@airratchet7313]

I'm on board with BG flushes, I do them on my own vehicles. Who ever thinks there bs is filled with lies from the manufacture trying to sell a "maintenance free" vehicle. Plus there easy to do and easy money.

[@DeuceReggs]

We have the same flush machine only ours is red not black lol i never use the vacuum end, i let the end drain into the oil drain or a pan

[@JOMaMa..]

I’ve had the same problem and fix with BGPF 👍

[@Itsdazeni]

Nice tips! Yeah I don’t use the bg machine to bleed brakes because never properly bled the brake system but use it for the flushing

[@khasegeorginahendricks2001]

Thanks for the tips

[@james5274]

We have that same machine in our shop. It's awesome. Makes the job go a lot smoother and faster

[@johngibson3594]

Something as simple as that most don’t think about. Most people think flush it’s radiator or transmission those are the two I think mentioned way more. Brake fluid should be flushed as well. Heat cycles from the brake system can cause issues if brake fluid has a high content of water.. great video. Brakes are the second most important thing on the vehicle after steering of course.

[@jdshadetree3376]

Bg is the shit! I love that company.

[@n9wox]

FRM didn't mention it, but he also uses a brake fluid hydrometer to measure how much moisture is in the fluid.

[@11pointer34]

I have a 2008 ford f150 with a 4.6 ..coil pack , boots and plugs replaced..I still have misfire on 3 ..fuel injector maybe?

[@PhillyDee215]

Oh yeah, I recommend brake flushes all the time even if my brake fluid tester says its good. Brakes are very important and one of the most neglected fluids. Gotta change it👍

[@Nighthawk1598]

Am I spoiled for being taught to bleed brakes using the brake machine and not the old fashioned way by pumping the brake? 😅 also the only struggle I have is sometimes the adapter for the master cylinder will not always seal tightly causing unnecessary spills 😬 even if it's the right adapter. Any advice? I work at a alfa romeo/ fiat brand dealership so idk if it's the Italian cars I'm working on have a different fitting? Or it's me and I'm doing something wrong and just don't realize it.

[@rogerdiggler6598]

Great tip FR thank you!

[@jamespn]

Nissan requires disconnecting the ABS actuator connector or negative battery terminal and bleeding the calipers starting front right, front left, right rear, left rear wheels. I used a vacuum bleeder connected to an air compressor and it worked fine without the help of a second person.

[@carlosolvera72]

FRM can you make a video about what is expected from the tech? I've been at a few shops and dealers and found it's all over the place. The best was a dealer where the tech was responsible only for inspections, repair, test drives and sending parts list with labor time on it. Parts looked up parts and prices and service write took the labor time and put the quote together. They had porters to wash cars afterwards. Another dealer expected us to do all that and vacuum as well as shine the windows. Now at another shop not dealer they have me checking in cars. Taking down vins and plates and other info. The way I learned that was the service writers job. Ps I've always been flat rate so I don't make any money off the extra things I have to do.

[@TheMechanicj]

I had a car with 280000 miles 20 years old never had brake fluid changed “non abs car” but I do tell my customers every 5 years is good enough to insure no weird issues with the abs pumps

[@fillslawncare]

Better videos than Scotty's👍👍 Keep it up FRM!

[@aaronmilliken5213]

Pick up a pressure bleeder on Amazon, FCP, anywhere else on line that sells tools. A set of 6 point wrenches for the bleeders. Bleed any brakes in less than 20 min. A chain used to pay me .7 for a brake fluid flush. I'd do em for less.

[@RobTheCarGuy]

Honda Accord V6 recommended every 3 years per Honda. Acura TL/TSX recommenced every 2 years per Acura. Why does the same company have 2 different recommendations for nearly identical brake systems? ... Why does Ferrari say change fluid every year? Performance! Old brake fluid has a lower boiling point and will reduce brake pressure as it heats up. Old fluid = longer stopping distances, especially from highways speeds. We consider “dry” brake fluid as an essential safety item.

[@brendonleewalsh8940]

Toyota every 30,000 km or 20 years, front and rear diff oils too if it has them. Would rather just check the shit and leave if it's ok but cos it's part of the schedule and most newer cars are on scheduled maintenance it has to be done!

[@twistedwrench490]

Another great idea for a video, Just love your content brother thanks

[@tracydiller9378]

Great tip FRM keep them coming.Have a Great day everyone and stay safe,

[@garrettarney2903]

Depending on how’s your brake machine works and what the repair I’ll apply pressure at the caliper and push all the air out through the master cylinder for if I did like brake lines or something

[@leftyspinn]

Every 2 years regardless of miles on euro cars. I have a little pen type tester for moisture for other cars thats condemns the fluid at 3% water

[@ozzstars_cars]

Mike, call in the hair and makeup team, you were shvitzing a little bit. 😂😄👍

[@nickl3872]

Brake flush equals ez money. Don't know what anyone would hate it

[@ozzstars_cars]

Only when that bleeder valve snaps off....ugh.

[@meabob]

Some shops don't pay the tech very much for brake flushes. I have seen some that only pay 0.5 hrs.

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Another great video, looking forward to the next one 😀

[@manpig1991]

Love the video! Id like to see more quick tips on transmission fluid exchange,induction service ect. Thanks for the great content as always!

[@kevinavery2518]

i never use the vacuum sideeven if its just a straight flush, i want too see whats coming out

[@scottburke4800]

Honda recommends every three years for the Civic.

[@honda_doc6826]

Thanks.

[@keithsummers3112]

Best way to make money is to just lie and say u did the repairs and dont. I do it all the time.

[@motorpsykler]

Brake fluid is hygroscopic not hydroscopic.

[@StoneColdStrah]

Dont you have to start furthest brakes from master cylinder and work your way towards the master cylinder?

[@StilettoSniper]

Often, it depends on the manufacturer's recommendations. For example, I just worked on a Nissan this afternoon where the factory shop manual specified the order to bleed the calipers as: Right rear → Left front → Left rear →Right front.

[@printerandscanner]

Wrong about asian manufactures. Honda recommends once every 3 years or every 30,000 miles

[@nickl3872]

1st or 2dn

[@ben_dover5511]

lol

[@shawnbauman5463]

Can I give you nasty comments over a guy who calls brake flushes on used cars, occasionally customer cars, and never on his own? We call the BG PF7 his gravy sucker.

[@kevinlamarr1424]

I have used BG services and 44K for over 35 years and won’t use anything else. Excellent products