How to do a Complete Brake Flush and Bleed
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- How to Do a Brake Fluid Flush. Learn how to do a complete brake system flush to remove all of the old, water logged brake fluid out and replace it with fresh new DOT 3 brake fluid. I show you the two person method and the one person method to bleed the brakes. I also show you how to bleed drum brakes and disc brakes as well as the correct order to bleed them for a complete flush.
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I remember my dad showing me how to do this. Glad this video has alot less yelling. 😂
@@Good-Enuff-Garage I appreciate that.
@@Good-Enuff-Garage ok
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I thought it was just my dad 🤣
No long intros, BS music, easy to understand, great camera work, simple explanation with some bonus some comic relief. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
My thoughts exactly. Great Job keeping it simple, straightforward, clear and easy to see and understand.
Thanks Chris!
Jeremy Specce
My thoughts exactly!
nice Country Living
My Sentiments - EXACTLY!!!,
LOLO 😂,
Great Job & Vid, but you really don't have to put the Cap back on the Resiover, just as long as you don't run the "RESER" DRY, While you are PUMPING THE BRAKES, what is Really IMPORTANT...
I remember the first time I watched this video at like 13 with no car. Now i had to rewatch it as an adult and I still love this guy. We love you Chris!
Thanks for the ongoing support!
This all day 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@chrisfixi love your content. You are such a wonderful teacher Chris !
I’m 16 and have been watching this man since I was 10 amazing videos always so informative, thank so much Chris!
Same happened to me! I was watching him when i was like10-12 and now im here to actually fix my car (97' hatch Civic😭) and Im 17 now :(
2024! I can tell your "Hey Guys" is not as enthusiastic as it is today. But as you grew and learned, your content helped me and millions to "do it" ourselves. Thanks Chris!
I'm so glad I've found someone who doesn't ramble on for 10 minutes before getting to the point. Your videos are perfect. No BS to sit through, just the facts. And well done.
or with shitty music going on in the background.
Ur videos amazing 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Really though lol
The best videos by far for that reason and the times he does narrate it is clear and concise.
A very genuine mechanic. He's a great role model :3
Simple video, NO music, he talked only about what you really need to know, clear video, no bs. Love this video 👍🏽thank you Chris
I didn't think about the absence of music, but it's very true. I don't want to listen to music, I want to watch a video to learn about car maintenance. All the music and fancy intros and shit are just fatiguing.
I was going to comment the same thing. Very clear and direct instructions. Simple. Easy.
Well... it's not the same anymore 😞
CHRIS FIX has liked your comment. ✔️
This video was 6 years ago. And today still usefull as I watched and followed the instructions and successfuly bleed the brakes of my truck. Thanks Chrisfix!
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
Date is not relevant when it comes to these kind of videos.. people still have TV program mind these days , everyone freaking out when YT recommends them an older video.. then what? Anyways, great example because it's dated doesn't mean it's irrelevant.. btw. I love these videos Chris, great help!
This was definitely very educational video I'll give you $6 up
@@REALchocochan on the topic of time is irrelevant, I got a book from my dad which is dated back to era of Yugoslavia and it is the machinery handbook by Bojan Kraut, the original is even older than my dad, so yea time is truly irrelevant when it comes to tutorials
@@chrisfix Can you update description with video of Build fluids, is mentioned coming soon still
Disclaimer: I don't have drivers licence nor a car...but with that said how can I not appreciate videos like these? This is peak education at its finest! Distilled to perfection.
Chris you earned my sub and thank you for your hard work.
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!
Well gaining knowledge is your personal wealth. No thief can steal it from you but you can make money with it. 👏👏👏
Im 34, and back in the 90s when the internet was new and people imagined all the possibilities and all the potential it could have, these were the things we aspired to, Right now this video stands at 5 Million views. Because of your instruction you have save countless people money and taught them to be a little more self reliant, which is empowering. Thank you for teaching me this, in fact until this point I thought it could only be done with 2 people. And thank you for embodying that spirit of we dreamed of.
That isn't even remotely close to how many views it has!
@@zirconlarin1885 Hey Mr Wizard it did when I watched it but RUclips Audits its videos. I dont know you, but I believe you have the potential to be more than a guy who tries and fails to correct people in the comment section. You are better than this.
3.7 million views*
@@zanestraight7650 & @Micah Morrissey OH Mr Wizards, it did when I watched it, but RUclips Audits its videos. I dont know you, but I believe you have the potential to be more than a guy who tries and fails to correct people in the comment section. You are better than this. Couldn't read the one reply Zane
@@lordkayx you can see the views right under the title. why lie lol
This guy. Hands down best DIY Car Mechanic on youtube. I'm so glad you decided to do this as a career. Keep doing what you do Chris. You do it best.
Samwise Lee I don’t know coming from a certified automotive technician view he left out some important steps like using a flair wrench to bleed brakes out the bleeder screw is a flair fitting style you need flair wrench you run the risk of rounding off the screw
@@thewrenchmaster122 I noticed that too. You will only round out a bleeder valve once. It is too much of a pain once rounded to ever chance it again. I use the 6 point box end and just leave it there while the hose is on.
Good call, but I only use/need a flare nut wrench to break a bleeder lose. (some sill snap off vs round off lol) IMO a spanner is good from there and more than enough to tighten when done. Cheers..
Day 1: Went outside to attempt this, thought I could accomplish in a few hours.
Day 14: Learned how to bubble flare a brake line, rebuilt both rear calipers, painfully removed all 4 bleeder screws by torching... and found out part of my muffler is missing!?
Guess I’ll attempt this now 😂
Welcome to DIY car repair hell.
@@crazycarl00 This is pretty much every repair you have to diy on an older car. Watch a 10 minute video that makes everything look easy, and then spend hours due to aforementioned difficulties. Just tried to flush my brakes again after they began feeling spongey, and as I added brake fluid I discovered my rear driver side brake line has a large leak. Also, 3 of my bleeder valves are rusted on and I think my master cylinder is on it's way out. Cheers
Think about all the things you learned though
Lol I 😆🤣😂
@@thelurewasher Grateful 👌
Chris, I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you've taught me- not to mention the money you have saved me by being able to work on my truck myself. I am forever grateful!
Should the engine be on during this procedure? Thanks!
No
Bro your videos are just perfect. No bs. Just straight to the point, clear how to.
Thanks!
@@chrisfix how often do you need to replace the brake fluid? The dealer is recommending every 20k miles, is that ok?
@@jaimemorales852 he said every tow or three years
No BS ? watch April 1st videos
airborneleads1981 you should watch his blinker fluid video
Just watched a bunch of these videos. This was by far the clearest, well spoken, clearly recorded video yet. Appreciate it. Good job.
That's why Chris Fix is the best, I changed my water pump, radiator and belt because of his clear videos.
Chris,
I hope almost all of your viewers, will appreciate your unique style of all your video presentations!!
You are a true spokesperson of any subject matter that you have produced about almost any subject matter about automobiles.
I have always viewed you as a very trusted source of all of your videos and information on car repairs and maintenance, that you've created!!!
You Are Da Man!
Some people can just teach better than others. I learn a lot from Chris!
I learned more with christ but satan is up there too. Overall i learn better with Thor and Loki.
Chris fix for president 2024
Same here
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After bleeding the brakes, make sure to drink plenty of Wudder to stay hydrated
I love watching your videos and I don't even need to change my brake flued.
Me too!
1Welshdylan same
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same its just entertaining
After trying this myself, I found that Chris makes this look 100 times easier than it actually is.
This is how it always goes lmao.
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Its not hard just watch the video step by step while your doing it
@@dnawrapsatl Well, a big part of my problem was that the bleeder screws were SO tight, I ended up rounding the nut sides, and this was AFTER I sprayed penetrating fluid for a couple of days beforehand. I got the correct size wrench (8mm), but it was as if the factory (or someone, but my bet is the factory) torqued the screws. I ended up having to use slip joint pliers and holding them as tightly as I could, which worked, but is a far cry from a wrench doing it without rounding the nut part of the bleeder screws. I wished I'd known the screws were as damned tight as they were BEFORE I tried doing this. But the point of my initial comment was all of the prep work Chris did before he even started recording. I count 4 jack stands PLUS the floor jack the differential rests on. That, and the fact that his driveway is flat, whereas mine is sloped. That pickup looks like at least an hour of prep went into the video before recording even began. The only thing he actually recorded was the bleeding of the lines.
@@ApartmentKing66 in the future if it happens again you can bleed it straight from the line. Just work it off carefully and clamp it further up with some vice grips with rubber or silicone tape on the teeth
Wow I never new this was so easy. I finished the very needed break flush on my car thanks to your easy instructions. Here in Australia the labor for such mechanical repair costs are an abundance. Keep up the good work 👏
The one person method is what I've adopted. One of my best friends agrees it's best (at least vs using a vacuum pump at the bleeder), and it's been seemingly excellent for me on my own car and now another one of my best friends' cars. It truly is a great method and is doable at a fraction of the cost of paying a shop to do it.
Is a cheap vacuum pump off amazon better than a brake bleeding bottle (also on amazon)? Which works better?
@@raczykto my understanding, all a vacuum pump does is speed up the process, it sucks the fluid through instead of you needing to press the brake pedal
Dude, now I know how to bleed brakes by myself-which is what I'm needing to do tonight! Thanks Chris, super helpful video as usual!
Thank you, now I know how to do a break flush :) your video was extremely helpful
@TheCheesePlease nonsense. I always use little tie wrappy thingies that are one time use and hard to get off.
How’d it go? You still alive?
@@GMoney-B sure am still alive too
@@bossman4523 lol.
The last time I did the two person method, my wife was pumping the gas pedal. Do it myself now !
That's funny!
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hah, me too!
Last time I did it, my future ex-wife was pumping the gas pedal. ‘Nuff said.
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This is about as perfect a video as you can find on RUclips. Short, sweet, informative, no rambling. WELL DONE!
Thanks!
Hey Chris. I just wanted to say thanks for the video. I've been servicing my own cars for 35 years and had no issue changing the brakes or things like alternators/starter motors but for some reason, I was always concerned about bleeding the brakes. I watched your video yesterday, knocked up my own one-man bleed bottle and that squishy brake pedal is no more! Awesome 🙂
Glad the video was able to help you get those brakes bled! Thanks!
Hey @chrisfix hope all is well man. Question. When bleeding the brakes. I seen videos mentioning that you need to crank only a quarter, doing more will suck air in more?
I did the two man with my son. I think I may have done it wrong because after it it was still not brake as fast I wanted. I notice on the one man you didn't have to push brakes 3x, open valve, close valve b4 releasing brakes?
Your method of single person braking is way... easier than how I learned haha thanks bud. Old school habits I guess die hard.
It works really well!
Chris Fix is the reason I'm a mechanic now..Thanx man!
Hey Chris, you should have over 10 million subscribers!! All your videos are quick, concise, well explained plus easy to follow!!! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
soon
Thanks to your comment im about to subscribe
pretty soon he will
he's close now
Soon
used to watch this when i was like 11, now i’m 17 and i need to replace my brake calliper and bleed it, helps a lot, enjoy rewatching old videos. love this guy 👍
Exactly the same. I’ve been watching him since before I could drive 😂
I'm changing mine this week, Chris you have no idea how your videos have helped me, my family and friends. You are amazing!
Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇸
Great video. As a collision tech with 35 years experience you have helped me immensely. We do a lot of frame swaps and bleeding the brakes with 2 people is a pain in the ass. You hate to use up someone's time when everyone is working flat rate. Many thanks.
Hey Chris I wanted to thank you for helping me with this. My brakes didn’t work well and all 4 bleeder valves were clogged. After I followed your one person method on bleeding brakes. My brakes work beautifully! Thank you!!!
Awesome Adam! That’s what I like to hear!
Grease on the bleeder threads help create an air tight seal . I use anti seize . No stuck bleeders to worry about later .
Interesting idea. I seem to be having trouble bleeding without getting any air in the system (had lots of air, 40-50 pumps on all wheels and pedal is still a little spongy). Also had minor leakage on the back wheel bleeders (which are very old), seemingly from the threads. I was thinking to try to open them only barely which could prevent it. Anti seize or similar could be plan two. I'm thinking it will be a mess though to apply it now?
@@Tuatara1989 Opening the bleeder 1/4 turn is usually plenty. Be sure to cap those bleeders when finished lest they rust from the outside. I've had a lot of bleeders snap off vs loosen because the caps were long gone and they were rusted in place. Cheers.
I wish somebody woulda showed me the one man method years ago! I really appreciate your videos
+firecharger Glad you learned something new! Sometimes you need to get creative when you work alone haha.
+ChrisFix Still waiting the "Everything you Need to Know About Brake Fluid" i've been waiting almost 2 years on this vid...
+firecharger there is also a hand held vacuum pump you can buy so you don't have to keep stepping on the brake pedal, saves a lot of time
+justin richard I tried the one from harbor freight (item 92924) and I liked the concept, but every time I would use it, it was sucking air into the line because the seal around the bleeder valve wasn't that great. So, because of the air it was sucking into the line, I couldn't tell when it was bled.
I also tried to put sil-glyde on the bleeder to stop the air from coming in (saw that tip in another video) but didn't ever get a good seal.
+justin richard Hmmm can you provide a link to purchase :)
Not only are Chris’s videos educational but also comforting to watch. Good job keep it up!!
Thanks Chris !!!! First time I tried to bleed my brakes. Fluid was brownish green when it came out. Used the bottle / hose and worked great!!!! Felt like I owned the world when that clean fluid came through the hose. THANK YOU for showing me I CAN DO IT !!!! Also, I'm a volunteer firefighter. Used my new favorite cleaner (Soapy Wooder) on my helmet. I wound up cleaning 6 helmets in 1/2 hour with Soapy Wooder and microfiber cloths. They looked like NEW !!!
Where did you get your rubber tube?
@@MOAON_AABE
5/16'' silicone tube. Lots of stores should have it...harbor freight probably if state side.
Add a little 1/16'' hole in the bottle to not build pressure in the top of the bottle.
@@onpsxmember much appreciated 👍
@@MOAON_AABE Menards, plumbing section
@@ksuryrogerg3782 thank you very much
GLAD to read that someone actually answers questions afterwards. It's nice to have various videos on the internet, but it seems that a video without followup questions Assumes that we are going to do everything right without any other problems. Ask full-time mechanics if that happens (I know). Thanks Chris!
Chris: “shows a streamline and easy auto repair”
Me: “touches one bolt and the engine falls out”
LOL, I just saw this video. Your comment is so true, but for me.. then you losing the f'ing one bolt! lol...
Scott Cornwell and it’s always the most important bolt.
(strips bolt)
That bolt eloped with the 10mm socket.
Hate it when that happens
I found you page on accident. I love this bro. You are very articulate and the video is very easy to follow. I really do appreciate the videos you post. Keep Up the good work.
Thanks a lot man! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
ChrisFix, question might be dumb but do u need to take off your wheels, to change the fluid?
whosthis you don't have to but it's much much easier
whosthis you don't have to but like the other guy said it's much easier. depends on how much space you have to work with.
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Great video! Clear and in depth steps, so many videos don’t show you what you need to know and have horrible filming
with the hose on you don't need to open & close the bleeder valve just keep it open keep pumping slowing & add fluid to the master cylinder until you don't see bubbles in the bottle. Have done this for years by myself as long as you don't let the master cylinder get too low you are golden.
Great job explaining the effect of water and temperature on the Dot 3 fluid and how that impacts your "brake pedal feel", most people wont teach that. Well done.
straight at it...no music...good information and well produced...a breath of fresh air...
Chrisfix!!
I just cannot tell you, how beneficial your videos are to me. You make everything so informational, and easy to understand. Thank you, for everything that you do.
me and my dad are gonna do a brake flush in a couple of days and he wanted to buy some special brake flush kit for about $50. i said "i'm sure we don't need that", then came right to youtube and looked for a ChrisFix video on how to do it. i wouldn't trust anyone else's tutorial on how to flush the brake lines on my car. Thanks Chris and keep up the good work!
Chris makes me feel like a mechanic and saved me a lot of labor money 🤟🏽👍🏾💪🏾
These are some of the best automotive how to videos on the internet. Thanks.
Thanks a lot Tyler!
Thank you for a very well explained video Chris. I was always hesitant and even afraid to do any type of brake work on my car, now I'm doing it all on my own thanks to you. Greeting from El Salvador!
Thank you for sharing. I have been kinda nervous too, but the more videos I watch the more confident I feel to do my brake bleed myself. I assume you started out recently as a newbie, if so, your confidence being at one point in the same spot as where I am now, gives me confidence!
@@GMoney-B Have you done your brakes already? How did it go?
@@andrechagas2429 I did! I did 3 brake bleeds and it finally got all the air out and feels great and like it was before my sudden squishy pedal syndrome on my car. It has to be air because all I did was bleed my brakes 3 times and eventually it is back to normal.
I think there were air bubbles just trapped in and around the system. I also got a pressure bleeder by motive products. Makes bleeding brakes soooooo much easier and doesn't put unecessary pressure on components by pumping and holding your brake pedal all the way to the floor.
the 2nd and 3rd time I used my pressure bleeder, but the 3rd time with my pressure bleeder, I also pumped the brake pedal to the floor a couple times while it was pushing out brake fluid with the pressure bleeder, I did this to try and experiment to see if pushing the pedal might have allowed the pressure bleeder pressurized fluid to get pushed in different areas by pushing the pedal, to try and get all air bubbles out of the master cylinder or other areas, possibly the abs idk?
A lot of unknowns but basically I bleed 3 times and it got rid of all air bubbles. I have never done a brake bleed in the time I owned my car, so maybe it build up air bubbles somewhere that eventually got moved into the main part of the system and then I noticed the overnight squishy pedal. Who knows beyond that.
Saved me a TON of money though in my case, bleeding three times from not having to replace master cylinder or brake booster, or resetting, bleeding or replacing abs at Mazda. Hopefully all this jargon I wrote might be helpful to someone else to try bleeding a few times before resorting to replacing expensive and time consuming components.
It's funny because from the start of my brake problems to now and the probably 20+ videos and tons of reading I have done on brakes and possible brake solutions and issues, I feel like I've gone through a 2-year degree on brake systems or something, only because I went from maybe 50% confident to 100% confident working on my brakes now.
@@GMoney-B Congratulations! Glad it worked out :)
@@andrechagas2429 You know what's really hilarious is that just this morning after a couple months of perfectly good operation and replying to your question/comment, my brake gremlins are back this morning! lol.
I still think it's air, but at this point I think I might consider replacing a part with every brake bleed to start troubleshooting, because I don't want this to become a regular thing every couple months.
A couple years ago my car was attacked by rats and I noticed some nibbles on my rear brake lines a few months back, however it's not through the hose and seems to only be on the surface so I think it is a slim chance that is the problem. However, if I have to bleed them again, I might as well replace the rear brake lines.
I am also considering just taking it into mazda and getting an assessment/evaluation and possibly having them fix it but I am hoping to keep my costs down so we'll see. Thanks for asking about it!
What I like is that you're clear and concise. Yeah I just bought an El Camino and I was sucking out the brake fluid from the master cylinder. It appeared to be mostly water. I'm glad you explained why this happens.
Faster way to do this is after suctioning out the master cylinder and adding fresh fluid set the cap on lightly but don't seal it. Then crack all the bleeders and let gravity take over. Place 4 rags where the fluid is dripping from each wheel. Keep an eye on the master cylinder...making sure it doesn't run dry. Keep refilling the master cylinder til that fluid is clear. Once the fluid is clear go to the wheel that draining the fastest, tap on the caliper or wheel cylinder a few times, to knock out any leftover air bubbles, then close the bleeder. Repeat process with the other three. Make sure that fluid IS dripping out of the bleeder. If the bleeder is clogged, clean it out. If still no fluid is coming out...close the other bleeders except for the one not bleeding...then depress the brake pedal til fluid come out. Once it starts coming out, reopen the bleeders that weren't done yet and continue process. It doesn't really matter about the fartherest one doing that first. Each wheel has a dedicated line to the master cylinder, ABS or bias equalizer in older or vintage vehicles. Some have one line splitting into two in the rear. Only needs ONE person. No need for the hoses and bottle. Bleeders are already located at the top part of the caliper/wheel cylinder. Takes about an hour. Works on ABS and non ABS. Been doing it this way at my shop for over 35 years. IMHO
@John Smithy I understand...trying to keep the driveway clean...in a shop time is money. A little brake cleaner and some rags will take care of the spills..
"Bleed every 2 years"
me with an 11 year old car that's never been bled: 👀
Me with my 34 year old bronco 2 🗿
*me with my 32 year old golf mk2*
Most my cars are 40-50 years old but I redo the entire brake systems before they hit the road lol
Read the owner's manual and maybe a repair manual, if possible. I felt guilty after seeing my oversight, but videos like this encourage me. Just remember to follow safety protocols, and use OEM replacement parts as necessary. New bleed valves are economical and safer than ones that are old and rusted.
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great info. If your fluid gets bad it will keep your caliper from evenly braking on pads or shoes. We did a friends car the other started with pads but had to change fluid which caused the problem. got away with out having to replace calipers. I would recommend to anyone who buys a used car flush the brake system. Nine out of ten times it will look like your fluid did. Thanks again for making people aware of this problem.
Chris, I was taught during my mechanical apprenticeship in New Zealand many tears ago, to pump the brake pedal 2 -3 times and hold the pedal firmly until brake nipple is firmly tightened, also apply a thin layer of anti seize to the nipple thread as brake fluid (as you mention is corrosive) and it is not uncommon for brake fluid to get onto inner thread when bleeding and cause the nipple to seize in the thread making removal next time a problem.
I've struck on many early model vehicles with smaller diameter nipples on drum brake rears seizing due to corrosian, the snapping at the thread into the wheel cyliner or caliper, generally requiring brake cylinder replacement.
Sometimes even bleeding the way shown can if a brake master cylinder is replaced will require prior bleeding before installation.
Usng a vacuum bleeding kit can also overcome air locks that sometimes occur in high spots at brake line junctions in some vehicles.
Thes kits are available for the do it yourself person relatively inexpensively on E bay Amazon, or auto parts shops, professional kits are more expensive but do the same job however lasting longer and providing a greater variation of operation, nipple size and larger draining fluid containment.
Generally DOT 4 fluids are preferable IMO due to its higher boiling points however it is slightly more suseptible to moisture absorbtion and can require replacement slightly more often, however for heavy duty weight carrying trucks and or vehicles towing heavy trailers DOT 4 (dept of transport) is capable of taking more heat than DOT 3.
I haven't found any problems replacing one over the other, older vehicles tend to specify earlier specifications however I may stand to be corrected.
My Australian late model Ford Ranger specifies a high grade DOT 4 as do most late model vehicles unless DOT 5 synthetic fluid is specified for high performance vehicles with high load/speed requirements.
Thank you for spending so much time responding to comments Chris! It shows how much you care about your fans
I do my best! And I love hearing what you guys have to say about the videos!
@@chrisfix oml you saw my comment thanks so much!
3 years old but it helped me today, can't wait to do this job right, thanks again Chris
I'm glad the video was helpful!
Hey Chris, Been under my own hood for 25 years and never stop learning. Tried this out yesterday on my oldest, parked for 6 years fleet service truck (my dad's first in our family business fleet) and it worked amazing! I hit that subscribe button shortly there after. Thanks
Seeing you resolve the rusty bleeder was very satisfying. Awesome video
Thank you!
"If you don't it'll get rusted and snap on ya, know go ahead and ask me how I know that" this made me chuckle
Right! Too funny. I remember when that happened
Ugh, I just snapped one this weekend
@@ryanflanagan8879 penetrating oil man. Works wonders
Was I not supposed to drink the Powerade once it was full?
David Brenna I bet you can stop super fast now when you are running. Lol
Luciano Narno ba dum tsss
Nice one.
As long as you don"t start bleeding
this is actually the only wrong doing in this otherwise excellent video: NEVER put chemicals inside bottles which can be mistaken as drinks.
Just wanted to take a minute and say that I've watched lots and lots of DIY type RUclips videos on a wide variety of topics. Your video here is one of the very best I've ever seen. Your video quality is good, your instructions orderly, detailed and accurate. Again I've seen so many bad videos that it's great to find a good one. Your talent is not just in the mechanical knowledge, but in clearly expressing the information and instructions to others. Good job.
+Tenwalls Awesome! Thanks a lot and I am glad to hear that! I really appreciate the feedback!
This is the best instruction video for this method of bleeding brakes. Not only does Chris cover the elevated hose and bottle but also describes the effects of moisture in the system.
Thanks!
Found a new method! Wife will be happy knowing I don't need her to pump the brakes anymore, haha! Thanks bud!
Yeah, me 3. I don't understand why this is an issue.
That could me misinterpreted. Or is that the joke? Am I getting r/Woooshed?
To what are you having an issue with my good sir? If it's the "wife issue" most dislike sitting in the vehicle pumping the pedal. Yeah, I don't get it either.
Man, you must have an awesome wife, i tell mine "whoa whoa who, pump the brakes babe, thats not what I meant" all the time lol
So now you wont have an excuse to give her any attention... good job lol
mrsmerilyn13 Yes, this is the same process to bleed the brakes on your Volvo. It is the same on most cars. You should identify where the air is coming into your system too because the brakes should be a closed system. A lot of times the rear drums have brake cylinders that leak and you need to replace them.
Chris D Hm, that is weird. You might have to adjust your settings. Do you get the emails about my video getting published?
New videos every Thursday by the way.
ChrisFix If you use a one way valve, you will speed the process even more, so you don't have to worry about the old fluid getting back into the system
ChrisFix I refuse to eat turkey at your house.
ChrisFix if i don't follow the start from the farthest method will anything go wrong or is it just a convenience thing?
Must be an awesome feeling to know you got some brand new brake fluid rockin' through your lines. Thanx ChrisFix! Love your teaching techniques my man!
Time Stamp : 9:40 - Clogged BLEEDER VALVE.
This information was a God send....
You, sir, are a God amongst men. 💯
Nice job- clear, concise, well illuminated, easy instructions my grandmother could understand.
Thanks! That is the goal! Clear, concise and simple!
I'm the only one your grandmother understands. We have a connection.
Now THAT'S a compliment hahaha
"Everything you Need to Know About Brake Fluid: COMING SOON" 5 years later I'm still waiting :D
Me too!
And me😂
+1 here...I paused and looked for the link...no joy...Chris...please "fix"! :)
Bad Karma well I know it’s BRAKE fluid not BREAK fluid anyway.
@Bad Karma I wanna know why he used DOT3 instead of DOT4. Most cars that use DOT3 will say DOT4 is OK too, so what are the advantage/disadvantages. I know I could Google it but ChrisFix explanations are better.
Straight to the point! You’re a bloody legend Chris 👍
Thanks a lot!
I used to watch this stuff years before I had my own car and now I’m getting around to doing my own maintenance and extremely grateful for this! Thank you 😃
Awesome!
Thanks for this video. I'm much more comfortable of doing this myself now. Going to replace my old calipers with Brembo Big Brakes soon, so this was just what I needed. Really much appreciated!
Great vid! The single person method is what I prefer, and the first time I did it it took only about half an hour and that was me figuring things out for the first time. The process was pretty much identical to yours.
It's called gravity bleeding. In doing so, did you remove wheels or not ? Removing and installing wheels takes quite long time.
I’ve seen a lot of how to videos on cars but your videos are always really informative and very helpful, keep up the good work Chris, you are appreciated
Thanks a lot!
I’m gonna be changing out my brake fluid on my Colorado and I’ve never done it before. This video was super helpful. And it’s almost 10 years old already!
Hey Chris - Not a comment about this video but all your videos - THEY ARE ALL AWESOME - WELL DONE
Thanks a lot Steven!
Steven Potts CEO have Mitsubishi chariot bleed brake
Hey Chris..I am currently studying to be an automobile mechanic in a technical college in Sri Lanka and so I watch your videos and it helps me a lot in my learning. ❤️
12:23 the forbidden Powerade
Great video. Very thorough. Brake fluid flush is not hard, but you have to be meticulous. Can’t skip steps and this is GREAT step by step tutorial.
Chris does a fantastic step by step thorough explanation of each job i have watched and thats been many.
Helped me with our 2001 ford gt convertable mustang.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for this video, Chris. Was able to do mine with minimal fuss after watching this. Your efforts online give us the confidence to do things ourselves.
Chris! You demonstrate procedures so well. No longer necessary to buy an expensive vacuum system. Thanks a million!
As always, a first-rate video! Great editing, great camera shots, great knowledge being imparted! You always do the job right. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this great video, and for taking the time to make it great. Happy New Year, Chris Fix 👍
Hands down THE most instructive, clear and careful explanation of the right way to do a brake flush. Now I'm going to do it to my 1966 Imperial. Thanks, Chris!
great video- no hard rock music playing, good talking through everything and keeping it simple and straight forward.... other car videos- take note! :-)
Great videos!
I like your no nonsense git-r-done approach with these videos! I took auto mechanics all through high school back in the mid to late 80s and I just haven't really kept up a lot and worked on many cars for some years so it's good to see videos like this to refresh my memory and also learn new things!
Thanks Chris Fix. Your videos give diy’ers the confidence to tackle any job. Back in the day I only the Haynes manual to refer to and that was very limited help lol. With my handiness with tools and RUclips as a guide, I feel like I have all the advice I need. 💪🏼💪🏼😎
I'm glad the videos are helping! Thanks a lot! And I started with those manuals too back in the day haha
Great Video!! I wanna just add that if you have ABS (I don't know who doesn't these days) you need to look up the particular sequence for each corner AND it's a good idea to disconnect the ABS actuator and control unit or just the Negative terminal from the battery just to be extra safe for your sensors!
Thanks for the tip Rob. This truck has abs.
Just to answer that little question: There's quite a few Motorcycles in use that don't have ABS. It's getting more and more common, yes, but since not everyone can affor brand new models, or go for older models for some reason* or another, you will see quite a few of them without it.
And they need to flush their brake lines just as often, since there's little to no difference in the technology used there.
*Personally, I prefer older bikes because it's easier to work on them. The less parts (especially electronics) they have, the less can break and the less needs to be serviced. I do wish I could get my bikes with ABS, though, to be fair. That shit is a lifesaver.
I'm a novice in cars but a mechanic told me to NEVER detach the negative connection on a battery. Either disconnect all or none.... like I said it's what I was told..
I did not do this during the procedure and I have abs on my jeep wrangler 2015, what damage did I likely do?
I was going to go to a shop to do this while they turned my rotors but now I feel confident enough to do this myself!
Awesome!
Too bad I found this right as the sun is setting. I guess I have a project for tomorrow now!
I never have rotors turned anymore. I just buy new ones. Most rotors can't be turned because they'll be below their useable spec and will warp really quick.
The dislikes are from mechanics who overcharge people
@Mark Codiroli What
@Mark Codiroli The part where you think you know what you're talking about. Fluid gathers moisture over time and lowers the boiling point to unsafe levels. You don't have to be replacing pads/rotors etc to need to be safe and replace fluid.
@Mark Codiroli If I'm going to flush my three cars (2005, 2006, 2011), would you recommend a getting a nicer vacuum bleeder? I'm guessing the HF one will have a smaller catch can and/or other cons over a more expensive one? I have been doing my own brakes but never touched the fluid other than to top off if I noticed it low after replacing rotors/pads.
@Mark Codiroli Thanks for the pointers!
Or the ones jealous
On the bleeder bottle, put a couple of vent holes so that the air pressure does not restrict the bleeding of brake fluid.
Taking as much out of the master cylinder reservoir is better. As long as you don't touch the brake pedal, you're not going to introduce any air into the system. That extra turkey baster full of extra fluid makes a considerable difference.
I hate when wooder gets in my brake fluid
Wudder
“Warter”
Wurter
That's how my dad pronounced it too. I don't know where that came from. But he's right about brake fluid absorbing wooder.
mike vonkleist you from philly?
Chris you are the man, your videos are the best. You have saved me so much money and built up my self esteem.
Thank you
Forreal forreal,
3/4 of the dislikes are mechanic shops
On the contrary, we prefer people work on their own cars because their mixtakes are worth more to us than a simple maintenance job is.
Videos get them to stick their head thru the fence.
The first thing is individually fed or split diagonal systems don't need attention to sequence quite like the combi valve systems did.
I would have the wheels back in place by now.
A tech gets only book time. Uses recognised brands that meet SAE . A tech corrects problems from knowledge of the causes and years of schooling and invests his pay for the tools to correct your problem car. He wouldn't choose a car like the problematic ones he has to fix. He just wants to get home to his kids with his pay. A brake flush is accomplished as simply as possible in very little time without circumstances. You get the old fluid out without introducing air. When it's done during other brake work it's a small addition of labor .
@@salazam If mechanics were honest, didn't mark up their shit parts and charged out less hours at a reasonable rate, there probably wouldn't be much DIY in the 1st place.
I agree because this is the best video about bleeding brakes I've seen so far.
@Andrew Mahana Technically, you 25% disagree.
Simple and to the point. But very informative. Great video. I found it very helpful.
Thank you ChrisFix. I got a 2006 Nissan Xterra and a 2009 Camry done. Worked perfect with just me doing it. Perfect.
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and nice work!
"Mom! Can I borrow your turkey baster for a minute!?"
Hahaha no, don't do it! :D Find the nearest store that sells them for a dollar or two, and then let it go after using it. ;)
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lmaooo, just bought one on Amazon
@@JA238979 won't it be better to keep it since you will probably use it again?
@@arhumtariq9455 I'd say within the 2-3 years till the next flush the turkey baster would be eaten away
Great video and super helpful instructions. My main learnings from this: 1. I found that removing the wheels makes the job much easier. It is really awkward to work from under the car unless of course you are in the workshop and can lift it up. 2. ALWAYS crank open the valves with the ring spanner first! I did not follow Chris' advice and damaged one of my valves when I tried to get it crank open with a normal spanner 3. ALWAYS never close the bleeder bottle lid too tight or insert the tube too tight. I did not think of this and it led to the old brake fluid not bleeding out properly when excessive pressure was created in the bottle. Then I ended up with the fluid spraying all over after disconnecting the tube from the valve. If the bleeder bottle lid is too tight or the tube going inside the bottle is too tight, you will create excessive pressure in the bottle that will not allow the old brake fluid to bleed out... so everyone doing it please take care and think every step of the job through before doing it to ensure you are doing it safely!
This pressure built up despite the extra hole he showed us to make to relieve pressure in the bottle?
You make a pin size hole on the bottle lid to relieve pressure.
It’s best to drill an Extra Small Hole on top to allow Air To Escape 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻- Thus No Pressure Buildup !!!
I used to learn how to bleed a brake system, while i was on my training in the shop since i leave high school. But never get a chance to learn how to flush the entire system before replacing a new caliper. Thanks for this video it’s very helpful
Chris, that is the best video I have seen on bleeding brakes Alone! Thank you!
"Hey Chris, I don't feel so good after trying some of your blackcurrant powerade"
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enginemaxcarb. Chris just taught me and my 4 adult-ish kids how to bleed our brakes. Not sure why or how YOU didn’t learn anything. Lol. Auto repair shops and car manufacturers do NOT tell you how to do this, they don’t want you to know. If we all learn how to fix our own cars we wouldn’t need them anymore and they’d go out of business. Btw I have an excellent repair manual and read how to bleed the brakes. This way makes it easier to understand and shows us everything step by step. Plus he throws in some extra knowledge the book wouldn’t.
@@Zinkevm1 um your forgetting one thing!!!! If the car manufacturers go out of business there's going to be no more Cars...
Notes on this video:
0:04 - Flush the Break Fluid before installing new Callipers.
0:25 - Why you should Flush Break Fluids every 2-3 years.
* water builds in the break-fluid
1:35 - Used tools
* Turkey Baster is very helpful.
2:43 - Clean immediately spilled break fluid. It is very corrosive.
3:06 - Do not buy break fluid in bulk, and always cap the container and bottles immediately.
3:25 - Pour the new fluid gently
* So that the new fluid stays on the top and the old on the bottom.
4:00 - Do the furthest wheel from the master cylinder first. Check where the ABS system on you vehicle is. In this video the order is R/R; L/R; R/F; and L/F
4:43 - THE 2-PERSON METHOD
5:37 - DO NOT let the master cylinder run dry.
6:35 - THE 1-PERSON METHOD
9:20 - Unclogging the bleeder valve/screw
* Replace the bleeder valve if any sign of corrosion.
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So glad i found this channel, just got my 97 GMC K1500’s engine fired up and running smooth because of your video on how to start a vehicle that’s been sitting for years. Now after a full front end rebuild this is my last step!!