1. Prepare the vehicle.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake, and turn off the engine.
- Allow the vehicle to cool down if the brakes have been used heavily.
2. Locate the brake fluid reservoir.
- It is typically located in the engine bay, near the master cylinder.
3. Open the brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove the cap of the brake fluid reservoir.
4. Attach a brake hose.
- Connect one end of a clear plastic brake hose to the bleeder screw on the brake caliper.
- Submerge the other end of the hose in a container of clean brake fluid.
5. Press the brake pedal.
- Have an assistant slowly press and hold the brake pedal down.
6. Open the bleeder screw.
- Use a wrench to turn the bleeder screw counterclockwise until it is fully open.
7. Monitor the brake fluid level.
- Keep an eye on the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If it drops too low, air can enter the system and cause a spongy brake pedal.
8. Close the bleeder screw.
- Once the air bubbles stop coming out of the hose, have your assistant release the brake pedal.
- Quickly close the bleeder screw using a wrench.
9. Top up the brake fluid reservoir.
- If necessary, add brake fluid to the reservoir until it is at the proper level.
10. Test the brakes.
- Start the engine and test the brakes to make sure they are working properly.
