When flushing you can have the hose below the bleeding valve, but when removing the air, the hose should be *above* the bleeding valve, that way the fluid can flow back into the brake caliper by gravity instead of being pulled away from the caliper.

I once had a bleeder that looked like an IV bag with a magnet. Stick it to the fender above the bleed screw. Air rises and fluid sinks. It did a perfect job.

Thanks mate, this is the most complete tutorial on YT, a brilliant, precise, and clear explanation, on how to bleed brakes... Good day to you sir, and greetings from England

Also: Start with wheel furthest from abs - generally this is rear passenger side. Can use 3/16 or 5mm tube. Add mini cable tie at each end of tube. Put catchment bottle above not below nipple height - air rises in tube. If ask for dot 3, then dot 4 or dot 5.1 ok but NOT dot 5 Put cap on bottle to stop water not air getting in. Check fill level of master cylinder once done - usually don't fill to top once completed - fill to mark on cylinder.

Byfar the Best explanation on bleeding your brakes I have seen. Thank you

Hey folks at 4 minutes he’s referring to dot 5 brake fluid. You DO NOT want to mix this if your system is for DOT3. However it is ok for you to put DOT 3, 4, or 5.1 in a DOT 3 system. DOT 5 is a silicone based system while all others are glycol based.

@CuiZinieR7

5 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised to see that Dot3 brake fluid is still sold in the US in 2017. Dot4 has replaced it and as you mentioned, is compatible with Dot3 system. In my country, Dot3 isn't sold anymore.

Thank you for making this video. I will do my first brake bleed soon!

By far the best video I have seen on the subject.I too, like to finish off the job using the two man approach. One thing I think could have been emphasized a little more with the two person part is the importance of holding the pedal in the down position until the bleeder valve is closed.I have been using this method forever, and always had good results, it is quite easy to get into the sequence if you use the same person to push the pedal every time. (My Wife)!Kudos on A GREAT carefully explained, and well done Video.

Thanxs Been looking for a quality clip that shows me how to bleed my brakes::))

In the 2 man operation never pump the brake Paddle to fast you could airate the brake fluid

This is a great reminder on how to do this.

Love the one man I bought one of these today thing is awesome

Yes, this is a very good tutorial. Done it quite few times and never had air in the brakes issue. It may be simpler to do it by using the vacuum pump but when i was learning how to do it, that was not available ...so i used my mom to pump the brakes...lol...and she did it without complaining.

Very Informative, thank you.

Very good tutorial!

It's amazing all the misinformation presented on the internet and even from the one man brake bleed kit manufacturer. I'm glad I watched your video although I already finished my brake bleed. After reading and viewing all this misinformation, I reflected on all the years I bled brakes using two man and the failed one man products and methods marketed by manufacturers. I found the two man method and master cylinder pressure method would be best. Many people don't take into account the many ways to introduce air into the system.

One can do the "2 person" method by having a means to hold down the pump. Some use a stick or some such between the seat and brake. I use a heavy tool box. Anything to jam against the pedal that will hold it down solidly will work.

@SamyyCJR

6 ай бұрын

I've done it this way in the past, I used an anti-theft pedal club it worked perfect as you could fit in between the seat and pedal and then open it up and it would click itself tight and firm between the two

It doesn't matter if the collection bottle for the old brake fluid is above or below the drain plug valve with the 1 or 2 man system. What's important is that the clear drain hose is long enough to have the hose above the drain plug before it turns downward. Any air you are expelling will rise in the drain bottle so you will only get brake fluid returning up the hose when you let allow the peddle to return up again. I put a strong magnet on the bottom of the Energy Juice bottle with a tight hole in the caps top for the hose. Then I place the bottle on a flat piece of metal to prevent tip overs. I follow up with a second flush doing a reverse flush pushing up any possible air in the lines and allowing them to escape through the Master Cylinder. And you don't have to keep adding any more brake fluid.

Mate different brake fluids DOT3/4 have different boiling points that's something you should know, nothing about damaging something. For breaks with drums you'll use DOT for discs you'll use DOT4. If combination of both DOT3. Always refer to manufacturers advice.

Nice video, Mr. Computer voice guy.

If I could, I'd give you 10 thumbs up. Great job. Subscribing right now!

The two person method way is the exact same way we bleed aircraft brakes,the only difference is that we have loud as hydraulic pumps running and radios to communicate

Mr Rogers! Thank you for teaching me about all of this stuff! I love the magnet and I love when one man bleeds! Say your prayers!

@Flea02Cruiser

Жыл бұрын

I just want to know why the one man is bleeding. Did the other guy stab him or something? [A little auto humor].

The Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3 and 4 brake fluid lasts a long time. I recently rebuilt a motorcycle master cylinder- using Fluid Film spray as an assembly lube might make it last longer. Do not use Fluid Film for door gaskets- use Mothers VLR spray instead that smells better and is less likely to damage the foam rubber.

Put grease around the bleeder screw and it wont suck in air during your 1 man operation. Never had a problem in 30 years

@mauricehunley1117

5 жыл бұрын

Oi

@DIPPLEDORP

4 жыл бұрын

xaclty what i was thinking.

@mikedelta1679

3 жыл бұрын

Make very sure it's Rubber Grease :)

@Flea02Cruiser

Жыл бұрын

@@mikedelta1679 - Red Rubber Grease, to be specific.

@Flea02Cruiser

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Red Rubber Grease would be a perfect grease to use. No petroleum product should ever be permitted to enter the brake hydraulic system. Regular grease might create the possibility for it to happen. It's also probably not a bad idea to wipe it off after it has served its purpose.

Best brake bleeding video

Thanks for the fool proof explanation

I used the compressed air system but found it sucks air from the hose or nipple and hard to tell if the air is from the fluid or leak. Would have been helpful to cover the sequence of which wheel to start with. I usually start with the furthest from the pedal but my mechanic said he does the closest.

Thank you

FYI= that one man bleed system has a one way check valve that allows you to pump the brake pedal and let it go( it stops air from getting into the system when you let off the pedal) and repeat. Its NOT just a tube at the bottom of bottle.

@JoeJoe-wp1vv

Жыл бұрын

I vouch for that because I bought one if these at AutoZone.

@captainwho1

10 ай бұрын

It would seem like when you let off the pedal air could still enter in past the threads of the bleeder nipple. Maybe not if you put heavy grease around it or if the threads are a good tight fit. But that check valve would prevent the dirty fluid from re-entering the cylinder or caliper.

Thanks bro

Good video

I have been using my vacuum fluid extractor to bleed brakes with great success. The strong vacuum and lots of it really pulls the fluid through with enough flow to pull any air out with it. Testing on a brake tester after this process has proved the brakes to be exactly the same as new which is not surprising as this is how they are done on the production line.

@hischyoudontneedtoknow2896

5 жыл бұрын

Got the $75 vac at the parts store only took out what was needed to put 1/2 inch in that small bottle

You need to put the bottle higher than the brake caliper so that the air could "float up"

@chuckychuck

8 ай бұрын

I hook this holding bottle on my fender above the caliper and it did it job ,you don't need a 2nd person you can do this operation by yourself, exactly why they call this tool a One Man Brake Bleeder. My brakes grab on a dime as soon when I put a little pressure on my pedal.

Put the bottle higher then the bleed screw... the bubbles will stay higher and not float back to the top aka back to the bleed screw.... I use this same method except I use a Gatorade bottle made in the same fashion as the small one...

Always start at th furthest brake first. Ie, rear passenger. Reduces likelyhood of air in that furthest line.

Before bleeding , (one man style) put Teflon around the treads of your bleeder. So air around the treads will be stopped.

The one person bottle method. Hose needs to be higher then bleeder screw. Air rises...

@marksfowler1

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to say this, i always keep it higher. I like the idea of putting some grease around the bleeder screw, as long as it does not make the tube slip off.

@dr.yahyaelewa1628

4 жыл бұрын

First, thank you so much. Second: Re: One Man Brake Bleeder: It states in the manual : (2- Attach bleeder bottle to a point ABOVE bleeder screw using supplied magnet.) Third, I am really happy with this wonderful tool. Once again, thank you sir, hats lift up. The way you teach did really impress me. Regards.

@alundrasrt

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't a one way valve inside to prevent this?

@jaredbradley4095

3 жыл бұрын

@@alundrasrt not sure I use a 20oz bottle with a hose coming out of the top. Cost about $0.50 works flawlessly

@alundrasrt

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredbradley4095 Thanks.

For years ives only used a hand vacuum pump, for me it's the only way to go,,,good tip is to apply a little grease around bleeder screw to stop any air from entering.

@bradbaker4679

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of grease?

@georgespangler1517

5 жыл бұрын

@@bradbaker4679 any kind will work,, even vasiline...

@georgespangler1517

5 жыл бұрын

@@bradbaker4679 won't always need it,,,but if air bubbles are small and consistent, your leaking.

the one man methed, take a lot of time....If you can find someone too help you, that"s your best bet!

Can I get the sandal at Auto Zone or can I just wear a walking shoe? Very nice. I got one of those one-man bleeder kits, and it has a check valve type thing to prevent the air sucking back, a magnet, and a Make America Really Weird hat. Thanks for the video.

@cattnipp

Жыл бұрын

😂

Would all brake calipers and drums need to be bled if you just want to flush all old fluid?

I agree with you, bleeding is best on 2 person.

I saw a different video that used a 3/16 plastic hose. It fit titter even needed to stretch it over the bleeder screw.

@Azwol

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, 3/16 or 5mm tube. Plus add a mini cable tie.

Brake fluid will attract moisture in the lines,that can cause rust and clogs in line ect

@michaelmaloney6112

Жыл бұрын

Someone that knows their stuff finally, humid climates if you want your brake system to last every year flush is recommended. Manufacturers lie on flush times because maintenance sells vehicles and customers like to see they don’t have to lift a finger for a long time

I have a question if u go to a tire shop when they changed your breaks and when they are done do they have to bleed your breaks? I got my done and later on my breaks has air in system and it goes to the floor and now I have a break fliud leaking from underneath my car I don't know if it my break line or break hose from my back rear driver side

I just attempted the one man Tonite. It got firm and I drove it down the road to test my drum work. Nope. I suck.

I bought the same bleeding kit from Auto Zone and the directions are the exact opposite that you show in your video. You say to put the bottle below the bleeder screw, but the directions with the bottle said to put the bottle above the bleeder screw.

@jakefriesenjake

2 жыл бұрын

I would say that the bottle can go below. You must make the clear hose loop up, then down into the bottle. The top of the loop must be above the bottle, thats the most important. Also, count 20 seconds before pumping pedel each time, to give any air bubbles a chance to up up first. Bottle can be higher or lower then the bleeder screw, but there must be a taller loop. The end of the clear hose must also always be submerged into the fluid at the bottom of the bottle

the best

I would add that given the size of that bottle and the size of the fluid reservoir I would have the assistant continue to hold their foot on the brake after it has gone all the way down, then go check the reservoir level, top it off if need be, then let up to make sure you are only pulling fluid back into the system.

@dennisdougherty7538

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, How is "the assistant" a "THEIR" (which is plural)?

@EdTube444

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisdougherty7538 It's called English. You'll get the hang of it. Just keep trying slugger.

@cymond

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisdougherty7538 sorry to "brake" it to you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmqZytR_m5DNfM4.html

I like to used one man bleeder so i can see air bubble go away plus i still have a friend press down on brake and once he press down on last one I tell him or she to hold down brake pedal so I can closed bleeder and that work for me...

This dude sounds like Microsoft Sam.

@Obsti82

4 жыл бұрын

I think the same👍🏻

Gravity works, but you got to baby sit fluid level in master cylinder. Starting with rear on right,then left, then after rear wheels, right front, then left front. Takes a lot of brake fluid, patience, and time. But, you get clean fluid and air out of system at same time without pumping pressure. Works if you on your own

@kiwiingenuity1677

Жыл бұрын

I have done the same gravity bleed but open them all up at same time. It is quicker that way and gives a hard pedal ,only needs yourself and by the time you run out of your new bottle of fluid you are sure you have completely flushed out the old fluid and also the moisture in it. Brake fluid is hygroscopic that means it absorbs moisture. Which affects performance, turns to steam when hot and boils at lower temp. It should be replaced regularly or your brakes can fail in high demand situations. It takes about 15- 30 minutes just slightly Crack the bleeding nipples and keep a close eye on fluid resivor levels and wash off any fluid it is very corrosive . Another cheap way if you are just doing one Brake is to use a trigger off a spray bottle and a rubber hose onto the bleed nipple. It's very quick just block off Brake hose before you start work and remove bleed screw and use a small amount of grease on threads to seal from atmosphere . When you are ready remove clamp . Then just use trigger to pull fluid through the line. You can hear and feel the air in the system, keep pumping it out until it is done.

Damn that car is rusty lol looks like a rust belt vehicle which although I live by the sea and cars do rust it's nothing like salt laden road damage - useful tips on brake leading I'll try the magnate thing..

Thank you for making an 8 1/2 min. video that could have been 2 minutes if you hadn't said everything 3 times. Did you ever say whether to start at the wheel closest to the master cylinder or furthest? Pretty important.

@nsummy

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha sounded like an infomercial honestly

where does the pressure come from for one man

Does the wheel needs to rotate during the bleeding process

What the right sequence to bleed your brakes

I’m am trying to purge fluid through my brake system but it isn’t happening. I’ve tried the one man method which I have done before and the two man method. Something is clearly wrong but I don’t know what…. Any ideas?

You need to place the bottle above the bleeder valve... air is lighter than liquid it travels up... If you place it below the bleeder valve the air will get trapped at the high point of the hose and have trouble bleeding out...

@BigBoyHarley71

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking , I have heard both ways. When I did mine the bottle was higher and you could see the bubbles rising up the tube.

Imagining you looking at it like a hawk👁️👁️😄

The bottle is supposed to be higher than the caliper nipple to be fully effective.

allstar performance makes a bottle with a one way check valve. got it for about $27.

@qandmarco8994

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for this comment, i just looked that one up and imma buy it for next time

@condor5635

4 жыл бұрын

$27? Ouch I don't think so.will stick to bottle higher and ensuring tube is in the bottles fluid.

Unrelated, but looking so many how-to videos about auto maintenance makes me appreciate that I live in Florida. Wow...I can't imagine wrenching on cars that are that rusty underneath. It must add a lot of man-hours to any work performed just to remove rusty nuts and bolts.

@condor5635

4 жыл бұрын

lunarvue here here! Coming from Texas.. very true!i don't think I would have ever gotten into DIY car work if I had lived up north with cold, snow and rust.

Some say that pushing the brake pedal all the way to the floor can damage the seals in the master cylinder around the piston rod because it is traveling past the point of normal stop, and this could cause abrasion of corrosion around the piston rod against the seals. I know the partial depress should probably work with the two man method as you close the bleeder valve in conjunction with working with a partner, but will the one man method work if you partially depress the pedal to the point of its normal travel rather than all the way to the floor, or if you don't press it all the way to the floor with the tube not completely fill with fluid such that on the upstroke for a partial pedal depress, the air in the tube will get sucked back in? Also can you post a link or info for that magnet bottle gizmo?

One point of contention. Brake fluid sitting around in an opened container, ( i.e. the foil seal has been removed), is hygroscopic , meaning that it absorbs water/ moisture from the air, it doesn't absorb the air itself. Okay? Not meaning to be a "nit-picker" but ....

@261Pro

4 жыл бұрын

What can be done to avoid water and moisture? Should cap be put on after every refill?

Where'd you get that kit? I've always did it the old school 2 way method. I'm digging the magnet

@gabriel_cardenas

5 жыл бұрын

autozone www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/brake-bleeder/oem-one-man-brake-bleeder-kit/46839_0_0

@hischyoudontneedtoknow2896

5 жыл бұрын

O'Reilly sells it for $9

@JoeJoe-wp1vv

Жыл бұрын

I got mine at AZ

You're supposed to have the bottle above bleeder screw

@mars188

2 жыл бұрын

every video i see has it below

I didnt know Danny McBride was a mechanic too?!

Hose must be positioned above the bleeder screw, or you push air back into the line.

@jimkeegan6503

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the bubbles will settle at the highest point.

Should the car be on or off for the two man system ? I noticed there's def a difference in pedal pressure between the two.

@tyrc12pro94

2 жыл бұрын

Depends

do i have to have the car on while doing this?

I had a first today. I replaced a rear cylinder on my truck and had someone pump the brakes while I bled them. 3 pumps and hold, I loosened the bleeder valve, brakes did not go to the bottom nor did any fluid come out. Finally on third try, a "little" fluid came out. Brakes did not go to bottom. Tried 5 or 6 times, a little more fluid came out but brakes never went to the bottom. Drove it and brakes feel a little spongy. I have never heard of the brakes not going the bottom when the valve is opened. Thanks for some ideas,

@michaelmaloney6112

Жыл бұрын

You bleed the master cylinder on a bench if done by the book, then bleed the brakes/clutch once installed. You could also have a lm abs module messing with stuff

I did the 2 man method. On the rears the pedal went to the floor. On the front it didn't move at all

Didnt know Danny McBride knew so much about cars.

Cool wrench, custom painted?

@GlockmanGG

5 жыл бұрын

Gotta get one of those

When i was 19 i did the 2 man method and thought my breaks were good, nope the next day i was backing out of my garage and the pedal went to the floor. My heart sank and i quickly cut the wheel....luckily i lived in a coldusac and no cars were around. I had to use my ebrake.

Never trust a guy with long fingernails

@mars188

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@poopypants660

2 жыл бұрын

Or wearing “Mandals” 😂

@RoddyDa

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir….nailed it

Bend in tube needs to above bleeder valve and bottle below bleeder valve to keep air bubbles out of system. The method illustrated doesn’t accomplish this.

@dougjstl1

5 жыл бұрын

Anonymous98 yeah that's a good idea but I don't think it really sucks in air

My problem with every single "bleed your brakes" video I've found, is that the bleeder screw/valve on my car is recessed down into the wheel cylinder. Making it impossible to put a wrench on it. Therefore, the only way to open and close it is with a socket. ...But you can't get the socket *and* the tube on at the same time. So you have to keep removing both, and swap them out... but doesn't this introduce air into the system?

@NutsandBoltsAuto

4 жыл бұрын

Then use the 2 person method with a ratchet and socket. Just remember to close the valve as soon as fluid stops coming out. The person on the brakes should be careful not to let the pedal come up as long as the valve is open

@LastBastian

4 жыл бұрын

@@NutsandBoltsAuto Thanks, yeah that's what I ended up having to do. The problem with that, is that you're just pumping brake fluid all over the place with no hose to container and direct it. So there was super corrosive fluid all over my nice painted brakes, Axel, coilovers, etc.... Kinda sucked, but got it done.

@NutsandBoltsAuto

4 жыл бұрын

@@LastBastian yes sir, you make a mess. Thats how gramps used to do it though haha. Wear gloves so you dont get brake fluid all over your hands. You could also get a rag and wrap it around the socket as you bleed the brakes. Itll minimise splashing... And get something to cover your floor. A piece of thick cardboard box would work in a pinch. Ideally you'd have a drain pan under.

@BigBoyHarley71

4 жыл бұрын

What I have found is a closed end box wrench can be flipped around instead of using the open end, it gives you just enough room.

Flush all four wheels first then bleed with the two person system or flush-bleed-flush-bleed-flush-bleed-flush-bleed?

@randmccarley3405

5 жыл бұрын

With the problem he described of air seeping back in through the valve you'd want to flush-bleed each one starting at the furthest brake from the master cylinder and going to the next furthest, etc.

why not just buy a speed bleeder? have you used one before?

Wouldnt yoj want the bottle above the bleeder??

@dougjstl1

5 жыл бұрын

Jacob Pennington yeah that's a good idea I think it's that's the way it works but I don't think it really sucks in air and it's got a little valve on it if you watch her closely

You should be able to use DOT 4 if it says DOT 3.

@mars188

2 жыл бұрын

i wouldn't

I know that little set up is for a one person job, but It comes in handy for a 2 person job as well

where's the link to this magnetized bottle?

@mikedelta1679

3 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Bleeder-Kit-Small-Automotive-Bottle-Bleeding-Kit-with-Magnet-One-Man-Jobs/303673598187?hash=item46b45b60eb:g:Gy0AAOSws-xdzRJ0

Where can I purchase this bleeder bottle ?

@BigBoyHarley71

4 жыл бұрын

This exact system he shows is at Orelleys auto about 7-8 dollars

When bleeding the brake do we need to start the engine

@errorcodeguy456

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not necessary to start the engine to bleed the brakes. The engine is only necessary to make it easier to stop when you’re actually driving the car.

@ToddThoren

4 жыл бұрын

No

Do you have a link for the bleeder bottle?

@DiligentDave1966

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeJoe-wp1vv I’ve seen several videos on how to make your own. I think I’m going to do that with a Power Ade bottle.

@DiligentDave1966

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeJoe-wp1vv Yes sir. I’ve watched several videos recently because I’m a DIY guy, but I’ve never flushed brakes before. The same bottle can be used to flush or bleed.

@DiligentDave1966

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeJoe-wp1vv I’ve watched several videos to see how it’s done correctly.

Why does this sound like an advertisement?

Anyone used this for a clutch?

Hi there I was woundering if I didn't top up the reservoir as I was bleeding at the rear wheel , which meant that air got into the system , Would I have to bleed all 4 wheels or would I get away with just bleeding the one that I was working on ? What I mean is that when the reservoir went too low before topping it up , does this mean that air gets into all 4 lines at once.

@stevet5704

5 жыл бұрын

All 4

Your car looks like the fucking Titanic brah

👍😎👍

So u just leave the bleeder open? In between pedal pumps...

@wazzyboy7661

4 жыл бұрын

No, after pumping the pedal your mate has to keep pressure on it, then you open the bleed nipple the brake fluid will be released and the brake pedal will go down to the floor. At this point whilst the pedal is on the floor tighten the nipple up. Your assistant can the now let go of the peddle and repeat the process until all air is dispelled and you have clean brake fluid,. Hope this helps you.

Obsessed much? 😏

During the 2 man method should the engine be running or off?

@ohyeah3750

5 жыл бұрын

No need to have it running.

WHAT ARE THOSE!?

if I do still have a bubble in the system is that alright...

@Ellfyn

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Covert no air is still in the breaks

I appreciate the video but man the underneath of that auto is bad Scary~!! Must be back East somewhere. I drive an '87 F-250 and it looks like a couple of years old underneath~!