- Socket set with 10 mm, 13 mm, and 1/4-inch
- Brake fluid (DOT 3)
- Pliers
- Open-ended wrench
- Rags
- Glass jar
- Brake line wrench
Instructions:
1. Prepare the vehicle.
- Park your car on a flat surface and turn off the engine.
- Allow the engine to cool down completely.
- Set the parking brake.
- Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Locate the brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine bay, usually near the master cylinder.
- It is a plastic container with a black or gray cap.
3. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir.
- Use a 10 mm socket to loosen and remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir.
-Be careful not to spill any brake fluid.
4. Inspect the brake fluid level.
- The brake fluid level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level is low, add DOT 3 brake fluid until it reaches the "MAX" mark.
5. Locate the brake bleeder screws.
- The brake bleeder screws are located on the brake calipers (front) and wheel cylinders (rear).
- There is one bleeder screw per wheel.
- The bleeder screws are usually made of metal and have a square or hexagonal head.
6. Attach a wrench to the bleeder screw.
- Use an open-ended wrench to fit wrench to size and loosen the bleeder screw about 1/4 turn..
- Be careful not to over-tighten the screw.
7. Attach a glass jar to the bleeder screw.
- Place the open end of wrench onto bleeder screw.
- Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw.
- The other end of the hose should lead into a glass jar partially filled with brake fluid.
8. Have a helper to pump the brakes.
- Have your helper pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly several times.
- Hold pressure on brake pedal.
-Instruct helper to stop when pedal is to the floor.
9. Close the bleeder screw.
- While helper is holding the brake pedal down, close the bleeder screw.
- Tighten the bleeder screw until it is snug.
10. Repeat steps 5-9 for each wheel.
- Start with the wheel furthest from the master cylinder and work your way towards the master cylinder.
- After bleeding each wheel, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and add more if necessary.
11. Test the brakes.
- After bleeding the brakes, test the brakes by pumping the brake pedal several times.
- The brake pedal should feel firm and should not go to the floor.
- If the brake pedal feels spongy or goes to the floor, there may still be air in the brake lines.
- Repeat the bleeding procedure until the brake pedal feels firm.
12. Replace the cap on the brake fluid reservoir.
- Replace the cap on the brake fluid reservoir and tighten it securely.
- Wipe up any spilled brake fluid.
