How to Make a Simple Clutch or Brake Bleeding Kit

How to make and use a simple clutch and brake bleeding kit. Here I am using it to bleed the clutch system on a 2000 Toyota Yaris 1.0 petrol. On this, and many other cars, the clutch and brake fluid are topped up from the same brake fluid reservoir. On some other vehicles the clutch and brake systems have separate fluid reservoirs so check before you bleed it. If in doubt, consult with your car owner's manual. Thanks for watching. If you found this video helpful, maybe you could consider supporting my channel by using the ‘Super Thanks’ button below the video. Your support would be really appreciated, thank you !. Please comment, like and subscribe !.
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[@zonicxplicit]

A perfect example of how all videos should be made. I would pay to watch this.

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You do pay, with your identity.

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Seriously appreciate this step by step video w/out a 10 minute youtuber diatribe added in about blah blah blah. Very helpful. Yes I subscribed.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much :)

[@303geop]

great video no annoying music or talking. PERFECT!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@pendulumrulez]

Absolutely dead simple and a no-nonsense tool. Just replaced a failed master cylinder in my 1991 Jeep Wrangler and used this tool to both burp the air out and flush out the entire system. Air free and full of fresh fluid now. Thank you!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome 👍

[@icemancool5136]

As an enthusiast I've been working on cars and motorbikes for over 3 decades and never used the exact same solution as presented in this video. I came across it recently when having problems with clutch dropping to the floor on my 2012 Volvo V60 2.4 D5. I was dreading a replacement procedure of the clutch slave cylinder (massive nightmare to get a clutch pedal out) or worse, the cost of a potential new clutch, dual mass flywheel and slave cylinder. It turns out my clutch fluid was never replaced before (completely dark and contaminated) so flushing it out and bleeding the system using this method sorted out the problem. It feels like a new clutch again. £££' saved and a lot of man hours. I thank and salute you Sir!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@Huckleberry8103]

Straight to the point, no BS video! Simple and easy instructions, thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@wevonox7941]

After watching so many videos and After 3 days all day of trying different methods on bleeding the breaks I finally did it, I have breaks once again. With new rotors and pads on all four installed and full flush and it's now working better then ever I'm set. I'm glad I don't have to go through this again anytime soon. 👌👇🤘💪

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

I know what you mean ! :)

[@mysticblue3387]

Me too

[@lionridds]

Brilliant video! Very informative and I rate it 10/10. I like the step by step instructions for non mechanical guys like me 😁

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@bello7077]

So, when i came to America, nobody new what a spanner is.....i had to learn its a wrench im happy to see someone use the spanner. Nice simple direct video. thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@davidcampione7303]

Bled all the brakes on my '97 Toyota Tacoma 4wd after replacing the front calipers and the rear wheel cylinders. Worked perfectly as you showed in this great video. Thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@Bigtoe7272]

I used 1/4" clear tubing from tractor supply found in their plumbing section for $3.99. Worked perfect!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Good stuff!

[@leewaddell8561]

Thanks so much, my self bleeder from Amazon guess the back valve stuck open so sucking air. Your system worked perfectly...

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@jay-uk4fb]

so it's the same process as bleeding the braking system. i was planning on replacing the primary clutch master that is now leaking inside the car. simple straight to the point vids. thumbs up.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@wootuser]

I did a 2015 Camaro SS clutch slave cylinder replacement. Of all the videos I've seen this is the one that made the lightbulb come on and it let me know exactly what I needed to do. Thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome ! :)

[@aptorres01]

Thank you I will try this .

[@robinsurlykkehansen3938]

Saved my day - looks slightly different on my vw t4 California - but I managed to get my clutch working again! Thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@MrJCIRELAND]

Excellent easy to follow dedcription of how to bleed brakes or clutch 👋

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@EltallerdeJeffer]

Simple y perfecto. Saludos desde Colombia!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! :)

[@BBoxn]

Just what I was looking for thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@hollowgr0und]

Replacing clutch master and slave cylinder this weekend on my 00' tacoma! this video was amazing and clear cut instructions, thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@rob1t]

Thanks. I'm off to buy some fluid then follow your instructions. 😊

[@jonyjonsy]

Brilliant video. Thank you so much!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome!

[@blacquejacque5188]

Dude, this video was awesome and very helpful I never knew this technique until I saw this video last night. For the record I worked on a clutch today and with this technique here I was able to get the slave cylinder pushing within 20 minutes. Thank you very much Love from PNG🇵🇬

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@weareone7315]

My jeep isn't giving in. Like 2 hours trying to bleed this thing

[@blacquejacque5188]

@@weareone7315 try check if your fluid line is not leaking, coz this doesn't take any longer

[@WilsonPhotledi]

I wish i could pay you 😢😢youre video has done wonders in my car..

[@ianwilson7800]

Thank you my man... worked effortlessly.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@rob1t]

Followed the instructions to a T and worked perfectly. Very much appreciated. Thank you 😁👍

[@rob1t]

Vauxhall zafira 05. Had to remove battery and tray first

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@ErsinGokay]

that is awesome solution to bleed. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@moneytherman3946]

I agree thank you for not wasting my time on a 30 minute you should yougot right to the point and I do appreciate it

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@wildimpo]

I tried this today, you da man!!!!! I highly recommend you try this if you haven't yet!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@phyomauk5502]

Very informative video. I will create the bottle as you mentioned in this video. Thanks a lot.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@KudzaisheClive.]

Worked well thanks man💯🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@flakdawg]

Really straight forward. TY.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@petercooper1644]

Great simple instructions . Thanks 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@ATX45]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much :)

[@gabrieltrevino9621]

My man thank you for this simple yet extremely useful video I was struggling to come m up with the money for a vacuum bleeder and you came through lime a champ with this video... awesome sauce

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much ! :)

[@iamjher]

Gabriel, my wife says awesome sauce and I thought she was the only one! 👍🏾🙏🏾

[@WrongWayProspecting]

I got to 6ish pumps before it got low on an 84 Toyota pickup. Works great. Thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@officialdjhoody]

Thanks for your video. Got a much better understanding now on how this is done.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@carlomagnotm]

Thx so much🙌🏻 this helped me alot to bleed Aisin Clutch master cylinder

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@justdanijel879]

Replacing Clutch master cylinder tomm on my Semi. Gonna try this out see how it works.

[@leonardjuarez1]

Great video simple straight to the point thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@Stubobrules]

Incredible video. Thanks for the clear instructions!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@dansimion4314]

Thanks for this video. Very useful

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@joemason9187]

Great informational vid just as I'm about to bleed my clutch many thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !

[@mackdudley4901]

Nice I'm going to do this on my s10 thank you

[@crazygameruk3939]

Galaxy?

[@alioral1358]

I added 1 dolar checkvalve since 2015. It makes so easy to bleed anything. Some clutch needs removing to bleed too. Thx

[@abderrahmanegouasmi7556]

Great tutorial. Thanks a lot.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! :)

[@jimmyt5690]

Excellent video.thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much :)

[@Rideniss]

Great video man… thank you !!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@CarolynEmory420]

Thank you bro saved my ass

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@wullemdeklerk8462]

I will try this method and check again

[@obaidslife]

Very nice video. Thanks a ton!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@aaronsanford5203]

This is the best repair video i have ever seen in my life, very good info and filming. A like from me 👍🏻

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much :)

[@johndon7377]

Best video I’ve seen for this job.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@actionweekendwarrior6955]

Best one man show bleed cod on the tube. Had to sub. Nice work.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! :)

[@josephcazzuto7198]

Amazing vid. Thanks for posting. I liked and subscribed.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@edwardmwiinga3734]

Very helpful thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@williameduardoavilamoreno7394]

Thank you!! you are good teacher. Bogotá Colombia.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much ! 👍

[@robbiemeadows1658]

Thank you! Saved me a lot of time 🙂

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@lukeparnell6982]

This video is by far the best step by step ive ever seen for clutch bleeding. Great job. Keep making videos like this. 👑

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much :)

[@MrJjb6989]

@@screwsnutsandbolts does this work on systems where the clutch and brake reservoirs are separate? (2010 Subaru Forester)

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@MrJjb6989 It should work on any system. This link will give you a few tips on bleeding the system: www.subaruforester.org/threads/bleeding-slave-cylinder.33750/

[@MrJjb6989]

@@screwsnutsandbolts thanks. Fingers crossed that my problem isn't something worse, but I fear it is 😐

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@MrJjb6989 Hopefully not !

[@jsnjcnt]

that is a good idea, thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@mekanikobisdak4490]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@TheLondonCyclist]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@brianvennet1574]

Really good video, thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! 👍

[@robstevens9667]

Brilliant 👍 thank you 🙏

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@johnelvic845]

I’m late for this vid. Cus i just finished swapping a 5sp trans on a crown vic. Appreciate it dude.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@jasonking8476]

thanx dude .. its worked

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Cheers 👍

[@Nandamelissa]

best video I saw... thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! :)

[@8.8lifestyle]

Thank you very much for make and share this video. It's helped a lot during my clutch hydraulic cilynder changing!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@yousefagila234]

thank you for this video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching :)

[@gta35041]

Very good video thank you so much for your time.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much ! :)

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

​@The Blue Jeans It might be worth a try but it's usually other things that cause that issue. The usual suspects are a failed clutch release bearing , failed slave cylinder, a failed clutch master cylinder or a broken clutch linkage. If bleeding does fix it, you'll need to find out where fluid is leaking out or where air is getting into the system.

[@robinred47]

👍👍 well described procedure.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! 👍

[@user-vw8ky9xh6i]

Great job thanx

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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Nice and simple 1 man job

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[@simplyblazeegaming]

Best yet!

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[@CarsExposed]

Nice video mate, very affordable kit and informative video cheers 👍👍👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@simple1035]

Hey bro is this from clutch..why u fill up the brake fluid only clutch they need to bleed

[@luke3757]

Excellent 🏁

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[@KALSADA54]

nice bro excellent thanks for sharing ❤

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Best way going

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Nice video Helps me a lot

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[@twincamdave69]

Thanks to you sir!:)

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This is the best.... no rev up the engine... or any other bs

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Lovely video

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fantastic .

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Best diy video sir love from Pakistan

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[@rdttdr6507]

Nice video. Good work, straight to the point. Thank you!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@rdttdr6507]

@@screwsnutsandbolts i have a question about my golf 4 t(di) 2001, 1.9 diesel. Can i ask it? It's a bit long (so you can understand thr situation), but if yes, i'll send you the link to my reddit post cause no one has answered me yet there on r/askmechanics on Reddit. Can i please? I think only you can help me...Thanks in advance.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@rdttdr6507 You can send me the link and I'll have a look.

[@rdttdr6507]

@@screwsnutsandbolts i dont know why i cant send the link. I'll post the text here if yt permits lots of characters to write. Hi all. Just found this sub. I hope that you can help me. Sorry in advance for my technical english. So...3 months ago while driving, after stopping somewhere, pressed clutch but could not engage to gear 1. Turned off the car, turned it back on and it was good to go. Parked it near my house. Tomorrow morning,.entered car, put reverse, got out of parking and after 30 meters clutch stayed to the floor. Would not come back up. After manually moving it, came back up and it was OK to move. Moved about 700 or 800 meters and it stuck again to the floor. Let it somewhere. Tried manualky but it would not come back up. Tomorrow towed the car and sent it to a mechanic which my brother in law knew. He needed the slave cylinder replaced. Found a used one but in good shape. Gave it to him and took the car back the day after. It was everything OK unless after 1 or 2 weeks it happened again. Let the car for about 2 months without moving it. The gears changed perfectly ONLY when the car was off. This time the pedal came back up everytime i pressed it. But when on, gears would not change. When it was off put it to first gear and turned the car on and with difficulty it was good to move. Sent it to the mechanic again and he told me thar the entire clutch set needed replacement. It was hard to find it for 6 gears but finally found it (used but in really good shape) and gave it to him. He did it. I took the car, moved without problems (except 1 or 2 times while needed to pump the clutch). I thought it was normal after changing the entire set. Went home. Everything OK. After 4 hours, pressed the clutch pedal and it stuck to the floor again. Moved it back and forth manually until came back itself. It was good. I moved and it was OK, until it wasnt anymore. Could not shift to 2nd or 3rd while driving. Also could not shift to neutral when wanted to stop. Only if constantly pumping it unless could not pump it anymore. Parked on the road side. Let it there. Went home walking. My brother in law finished his shift and we came back to my golf 4. After many tries thr pedal was hardened and i could shift again...at least to first. During driving to go to the mechanic again, same problem. Pumped it constantly during driving. Let it to the mechanic. He told me this time for the master cylinder (the one in the clutch pedal if im not mistaken on this term). Found it. Gave it to him. He fixed it again. Took it today. It was smooth, everything OK...unless it happened again. Could not shift...with very much difficulty after trying to press clutch pedal several times. Not the same difficulty like other times but problem is still there. Now my car is parked. It's not asvbad like the other times, clutch comes back up easily but cant shift gears unless i try several times. Please help me cause i'm really frustrated. Could it be that air or debris is trapped inside the brakes (clutxh) fluid or something like that? There are no leaks. Thanks is advance! UPDATE: Update: Turned the car on this morning. Pressed clutch and it stuck to the floor. Put it back up with the side of my foot. Did this like 4 or 5 times until it could came back up by itself. Pumped it and gears were shifting OK. Stayed with car on in neutral for like 5 minutes, and the problem resurfaced again. The clutch becomes very loose, until i pump it back up. Now i'm at work but i'm sure that when i go back home and try again, it will happen the same. Clutch to the floor and repeat. Please help me to locate the problem cause i did everything and don't know what to do anymore. It is my only car atm. No money for a new one lol :) EDIT: Tried it 20 mins ago. Had to pump it like 3 times to be able to shift. Didnt move car. Just tried it there.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@rdttdr6507 That all sounds very weird. I haven't heard of that before. Have a look at this link and see if it might help you find the cause: www.autoblog.com/2016/12/08/how-to-troubleshoot-a-clutch-pedal-sticking-to-the-floor/

[@gustavosantoro9144]

Que buen video me hizo acordar a Beni hola show sin audio se entendió todo ja gracias amigo

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching !

[@filmart430]

Thank you for not begging for subscribers. 👍

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You're welcome, please subscribe ! lol 😆😁

[@stevewalker9888]

Cheers dude. Going to do this’d before ibuiy a new clutch 👍 stay safe stay awesome 😎

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much, you too 👍

[@guillermocantu8986]

Steve walker did it work?

[@stevewalker9888]

@@guillermocantu8986 yes mate. Worked very well , it turned out that my slave cylinder was deteriorated so bought a new one and did it all again. The second time. With new line and. Works superbly now.

[@juanreyes1195]

I have watch like 10 videos this one is the best Video I'm about to go do this to my car thank you and I will let you know if it will work

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you !

[@travis.3]

Where’s the update?😅

[@dawsonwilson4954]

Yea seems pretty legit

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Had this problem on my dodge challenger 2017 only30k miles the problem appeared after parking it for about a month an not driving it the pedal got really light I’m going to try this method and hopefully it will drain the air out and stiffen back up the pedal again like when I first had it

[@jamiemula4174]

I agree we’ll ✅ done

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks !

[@dangerranger-in3kl]

Good clear instructions and a well put together video , cheers

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@The Blue Jeans You're welcome, good job ! :) It is possible that air can be drawn in from around the loose bleeder screw threads as you bleed the caliper. Be careful not to open the bleed screw too much :)

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@The Blue Jeans That's true 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@The Blue Jeans Thank you !

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@The Blue Jeans You're very welcome !

[@ByCINAR]

When did you close the oil filler cap? Before removing the hose connection?

[@yoyo0253]

Thx 🙏

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@tonyn9858]

very good video my friend. most of them bleed kits under £10 are cheap and rubbish im going to make one of these. all the times I've done this job and wished id had another pair of hands to keep the fluid topped up but like most of us DIY guys theres no one around. Tony Leics uk

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much Tony ! :)

[@heatherclark2623]

Yeah, same problem. Super helpful video!

[@stevemcilroy9518]

thanks

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[@train4905]

Exellent 😊😊

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[@eagletran9]

Thanks

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