- Jack and jack stands
- Lug wrench
- New brake fluid (DOT4)
- Brake bleeder wrench
- Clear hose
- Container to catch brake fluid
Instructions:
1. Park the car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake and place a chock behind the rear wheels.
3. Jack up the car and place it on jack stands.
4. Remove the lug nuts and wheels from the front wheels.
5. Locate the brake bleeder screws on the front calipers. There will be two screws per caliper, one at the top and one at the bottom.
6. Attach a clear hose to the top bleeder screw. Place the free end of the hose in the container to catch the brake fluid.
7. Loosen the top bleeder screw with the wrench. Let the fluid exit the caliper and watch for any air bubbles.
8. Close the top bleeder screw when the fluid stops flowing or starts to come out with bubbles.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 on the bottom bleeder screw.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 on the rear brakes.
11. Reinstall the wheels and lug nuts, then lower the car.
12. Add new brake fluid to the master cylinder reservoir as needed.
13. Test the brakes by pumping them a few times and then driving the car slowly.
*Note: Be sure to keep an eye on the fluid in the master cylinder when you are bleeding brakes, and add more fluid when needed to prevent it from running out. Bleeding the brakes can be a messy job, so be sure to wear gloves and eye protection.*
