Materials Needed:
- Brake fluid of appropriate type for your vehicle
- Wrench
- Clear hose
- Glass Jar
- Brake fluid container
Instructions:
1. Park your car on a level surface. Ensure that the vehicle is turned off and the parking brake is engaged.
2. Locate the brake bleeder. It is usually on the back of the brake caliper. Clean the bleeder screw to avoid any debris entering the brake system during bleeding.
3. Open the brake fluid reservoir cover. This is usually located under the hood of your vehicle. Consult your vehicle's manual if you can't find it.
4. Fill the brake fluid reservoir. Make sure you don't overfill it. The fluid level should be between the "Min" and "Max" marks on the reservoir.
5. Attach the clear hose to the brake bleeder screw. The other end of the hose should be submerged in a glass jar filled with about half an inch of brake fluid. Make sure there is enough fluid in the jar so the end of the hose always remains below the surface.
6. Slowly loosen the brake bleeder screw. Be careful not to loosen it too much, just enough to allow a slow drip of brake fluid into the hose and jar.
7. Have an assistant slowly depress the brake pedal all the way down and then release it. While they do this, observe the brake fluid in the jar. You should see bubbles rising to the surface and disappearing as the pedal is released. Continue until no more bubbles appear.
8. Keep an eye on the brake fluid level in the reservoir and periodically top it off. It's important not to let the reservoir fluid drop too low, as it can introduce more air into the system.
9. Tighten the bleeder screw when the brake fluid coming from the hose is free of bubbles. Ensure that the bleeder screw is closed firmly.
10. Repeat the process for the other rear brake, if necessary. Your car may have disc brakes at the back, in which case there will most likely be only one bleeder screw on the caliper (two on each caliper in the case of front disc brakes).
11. Top off the brake fluid in the reservoir. Make sure the fluid level is between the "Min" and "Max" marks.
Notes:
- When bleeding the brakes, work slowly to prevent air from entering the brake lines.
- If the reservoir runs low on brake fluid, or you see a significant amount of air in the brake fluid, there might be a leak in the brake system. It is recommended to have the system inspected and repaired by a professional in this case.
- Always dispose of brake fluid properly according to local regulations.
