For getting this job done, Toyota dealer asks me for 125$. I knew this is something that anybody could do by him/her self because I was confident enough that I could find an educational video like this. Thank you so much for this video ! Absolutely excellent !!

I don't know anything about my vehicle. Except checking my oil. Until I went to Walmart because of my son went there to have his oil change. I had been going to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. But Jiffy Lube now charges from $39.99 to $112.00. So Walmart charges $49.00. Then on my receipt says Transmission Service. Am always afraid of what would cost me for any repair of my 2018 Nissan Versa .I bought my vehicle brand new. I always give a thumbs up for a dirty mechanics. Without them though they can be very pricy at the shop or at the dealer. Dirty Mechanics have their knowledge to fix any cars. Most people drive expensive cars with a tie. Yet they know nothing how to repair cars. I'd rather give a thumbs up and give them outstanding 100% of their dirty jobs. Thanks so much for your talent Eric. Not just men can learn how to repair cars even women can do the same thing. Women drive too. Anyone who owns cars should learn the basic repair. Am learning more even just watching this video.

When you search for videos when working on your car, just find the EricTheCarGuy one and start watching. It's the best one, always.

This guy really relaxes me about braving the diy repairs I ever do.

@stevejette2329

2 жыл бұрын

Be brave and strong, young Joey. What looks easy for him MAY actually be easy. But he has experience, tools and the magic of video. Let us pray.

@JalalKhan-oo9ez

Ай бұрын

great

You saying “he or she” means so much to me as a lady that works on my own cars. Might seem like just a small thing to most but to me it really meant the world ❤

@mattkeeler7385

4 ай бұрын

lol women. so emotional

@justinl9677

4 ай бұрын

​@@mattkeeler7385and most men wouldn't have it any other way. Sorry you like dating dudes.

@Faefair

Ай бұрын

⁠@@mattkeeler7385that’s the beauty of women. Learn to appreciate differences, that’s how we all grow

@jankowalski6338

29 күн бұрын

@@mattkeeler7385 and insecure

@whatwhale5888

18 күн бұрын

Lol men. Can't stand when a woman shows emotion, cuz they've been conditioned by society to suppress all of their own

You sure are a very selfless(Not selfish) guy and are so keen and eager to impart with all the knowledge that you have about the braking system !!Thanks Bud eric !!!

Hey Eric. Been watching since these videos came out. I cant even begin to thank you for being my only car friend over the years. I sometimes come back and rewatch these old videos. i lobe how far you've come.

This is one of the best KZread videos I've ever watched. I didn't think about the audio quality once until I decided to do this review. There was no wind noise, no mumbling, I understood every word, there was no rambling about irrelevant crap, no silly arm movements (I'm sorry Scotty). It was just valuable information presented in an easy to understand manner.

I love how extra informative and specific your videos are, man. You really are a great teacher. Liked the way you show yourself topping off the master cylinder after flushing each brake. I always enjoy your videos and they really have helped me in the long run. Please keep doing videos, man. Extremely fun-ducational!

Thanks so much. I researched this procedure ages ago and bought all the stuff to replace my brakes and then never got around to it all. Watching again refreshing my memory and there are some reassuring tips in here. I have to do this on my own and it's great to understand some pitfalls that could go wrong so I can watch out for them. Cheers again.

Seeing videos of your old shop, or you just moving into this ones just makes me feel nostalgic of the days when I could only afford an old car, and couldn’t afford to have somebody else fix it. I didn’t know anybody to show me how to work on cars. Thank you for all your hard work and making vids to help people like me. My situations have changed since then, but I will forever be grateful for you helping when I needed it.

"I am not aiming for museum quality here." Hell, it certainly is best quality advice.

ERIC!! What you do is AWESUM! MORE POWER TO YOU AND May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Eric, you are a star. This video showed me where I was going wrong but not only that, you talked to the average guy who fixes his own car in a way that made sense of it all. Thank you.

I saw this in a GM manual back in the 80s and have done it ever since . I ve tryed to tell people about it but they just dont believe brakes can be bled by one person . Its good to finally see it done by a professional Mechanic. Only difference I do is I use a glass jar instead of plastic bottle , since the glass doesnt disintegrate.

i just want to say, Ive watched dozens of Erics videos, and he is so descriptive and has so many helpful tips, that Now i always watch his video about the service im doing that day, I almost always learn some simple trick to save money or time. Thank you

Excellent video. Clear and concise. Getting out the old brake fluid can also prevent calipers from seizing up. Rust can form in the caliper due to the frequent temperature changes because any water in the system will migrate to that hot spot. Bleeding gets rid of old fluid and any water that might have accumulated there. I learned the hard way concerning seized up calipers.

@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr

7 ай бұрын

I know this is an old comment - but what I think you should worry about more than Brake fluid being a concern for the calipers seizing up, is having all the caliper guide pins seizing up. Make sure you grease up your caliper guide pins REALLY WELL lol. They’ll never fail like that

Great video Eric. I love when you do videos like these - basic maintenance videos for us DIYers that need some extra guidance.

I showed a lot of brake fluid change videos but, your video is more helpful and easier then everyone. Thank you so much for your helpful video.

Thanx Eric. The way you explain things using just a few words, but crystal clear, is really helpful. Cheers

Love the delivery. Just want all mechanics to be as informative & trustworthy like you (especially, to us females) Keep doing your thing

From all relevant videos i watched, this was the most descriptive as well as informative. Thanks!

@jasasma7734

3 жыл бұрын

He does the job the most simple way , and easy way, it’s why I’m here

One of the best mechanics on social media. Thank you Eric for sharing your knowledge

I'd agree with Eric that you would want to flush the old fluid from the master cylinder to the shortest line so to get clear fluid first. For newer car with ABS/VSA module, all brake lines go thru the ABS/VSA module so depending on where that module is, that is the shortest line to the front wheel. Some of them are located on the left side of the engine bay while other are located on the right hand side. Flush the line shortest to the front wheel first to get rid of the old fluid from the master cylinder. Then flush the rear wheels to get rid of the old fluid from the main lines and lastly the last front wheel. To prevent breaking the bleeder valve, do not force it open with excessive force, it should come out easily without using a hammer. If it is stuck, try the liquid wrench first and let it sits to get rid of the rusts around the valve, it never fails to open for me. These valves are either made of aluminum or soft metal like brass, they are easily damaged. If you break the valve, you have to change out the caliper or try to extract the old valve using an extractor bit (after soaking it liberally with liquid wrench.) Cracking the brake line does not get rid of the old fluid in the caliper and you risk adding air into the brake lines.

Eric you just friggin saved me! First time ever changing fluid and when I tried loosening the nipples on the rear calipers both sheared off! I bled them using the brake lines themselves and it worked, haha! Thanks! I have to go to work delivering pizzas in about 30 minutes, now.

@keller109

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe... “Nipples...” 😏 Lol. Sorry. I’m too old for this carrying on.

@lebenitj

2 жыл бұрын

Did it work? ) did you come back from the pizza 🍕

@Mr-wj5lf

Жыл бұрын

I guess not he never replied 😢😮

Put some grease around the bleeder screw thread. Then you know it's not sucking air. This car guy is awesome. I use the same thing.

@darkboy1759

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea

many thanks Eric.ive just refreshed my vw t4 brake fluid.brakes were bit spongy.fluid looked black.followed your method one by reservoir first had to use a 11mm socket to slacken 2 nipples just enough to loosen without loosing fluid.so could crack off with 11mm spanner.hardest bit was jacking van with 4 axle stands making sure they all steady.lot weight in my camper van.brilliant videos eric.your a cool guy.steve

Thanks dude! Awesome video and VERY informative. Thank the lord for people like you. You have saved me quite a bit of money over the years. What a money saver you are. Stay blessed and keep doing what you do ETCG. Peace be with you…

I like the fact you gave an option to stop the change process when reservoir was emptied and refilled. That is good enough for my situation.

@ARCSTREAMS

3 жыл бұрын

and why did you need to do that?

@kyleatudub

3 жыл бұрын

My family mechanic told me my brake fluid was a little dirty and can be changed when I have time and money. I will do the turkey basting method. Thanks ETCG!

@JackJensenTrader

2 жыл бұрын

The problem with that, though - also for @Savage Patriot - is the fluid in the lines - which is still dirty - is the only fluid that matters! The reservoir fluid - now clean with that method - won't get into the lines and calipers (sufficiently) to do what it's supposed to do. If you could blend the old and the new it wouldn't be too bad, but that won't happen. So, despite Eric not pointing it out - and saying some mechanics do it - that's not sufficient.

Good video, popped up as a recommended video. Another option (particularly useful for air or "leaky bleeders"), use a vacuum tool. Most are sold with a container and lid with 2 ports. Pieces of tubbing instanced in that lid, like your 20oz bottle makes for an easy 1 person job. As for the bleeders.... I know we all like nice clean break parts at the end of a job, however..... take a bit of beak grease and cake it around the base of that bleeder. Not too much, it don't need to look like a birthday cake, but.... water can't rust shut what water can't get too. Can't tell you how many times I've had to heat them to open them, when the last guy coulda just spent 10 seconds and a fingers worth of grease.

You are the most knowledgable imaginable. You know more than other people, that's for sure. Love your vids. Thanks Tony

Great video, huge help speaking in terms I can relate to! Thank you very much. My brake pedal kept sinking to the floor even after filling it, so now I'm ready to check for a leak.

I hate to be "that guy" who corrects Eric, BUT... If the bleeder is INOP, yes you can bleed from the banjo bolt, BUT any air pockets PAST the banjo bolt will NOT be eliminated! (The bleeder is at the highest point on the caliper.) All fluid that is both above the banjo, AND downstream of it, will not be removed! This might be "good enough" for a simple fluid flush, when the pedal feel is adequate, but if the caliper has been disconnected, and allowed to go dry, you cannot get an acceptable pedal this way. What I've found necessary to do is: 1) Disconnect the caliper from the bracket 2) Remove brake pads. 3) Wedge something (like a LARGE socket) so that the piston(s) cannot move. 4) Rotate caliper so that banjo bolt is facing up, and is at the highest point on the caliper. 5) Bleed as usual. Hope this helps!

@realname6586

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful observation.

@lezlethal

3 жыл бұрын

This is true. I tried bleeding from the bolt/brake hose and it took forever with no results. The next day I lifted the caliper, as if i were changing the brake pads, and zip tied it upside down and got a hard pedal with in 5-6 pumps. But i still have to give credit to Eric for the suggestion because if not for this video i would have been stuck.

saw a guy when i was walking down the street the other day injecting himself with brake fluid and i asked him what the hell was he thinking and he just turned around and said, its ok i can stop when i want

@stan2880

7 жыл бұрын

wut

@TheBaccaClench

6 жыл бұрын

Stan don't get it?

@Desertduleler_88

6 жыл бұрын

I hope he didn't put air into the system.

@MrAnonymous389

6 жыл бұрын

ᅚ wow what a fail

@HM-ke1qm

6 жыл бұрын

Stupid joke.

This video is exactly what I needed to know. Love the step by step. Thank you very much. You rock. Very informational. Keep up the good work.🤘

Great tips Eric always like your help with different things. Wasn't sure how to do it by myself.

I drain the fluid from the master cylinder and refill. I go for ten minute ride stop and go. back and repeat. Same for my power steering fluid and never had a problem ever with brakes or steering. The power steering you may want to do a few or four times.

Thanks for uploading Eric!

This video is really helpful, thanks Eric. I was told my Accord (8th gen) has a weird procedure for which order to bleed them in. I'm going to check my owner's manual and make sure before I get started. Thanks again.

always like the content. as a fleet mechnic I've always had a vacuum bleeder. I've ran into some problems before using this system but after watching this months ago Its really speed upy process bleeding from the caliper bolts.

11:20 those tips are definitely the reason I keep coming back!

@evertcomeriii6894

3 жыл бұрын

Dude informational ain't he🙌

I REALLY need to add something: If you have a lot of miles on your master cylinder,do not push the brake pedal all the way to the floor! The seals inside the master never"sees" the very end of the cylinder bore. That where a lot of rusty crap probably is.If the seals get into that area,you may damage the seals inside and ruin the master cylinder. Same goes if you have a buddy pump the pedal. Put your other foot under the pedal to prevent going all the way down. Dave in Seattle.

@savoirfaire8979

7 жыл бұрын

Good point. I made a "pedal stopper" buy getting an 8 ft 2"X4" piece of wood at Home Depot. Then I had them cut it into different sized pieces for tire chocks and the stopper.

@BrianBoruish

7 жыл бұрын

Great addition, thanks

@supersesqui

7 жыл бұрын

Very good point...cheers

@SuspiciousAra

7 жыл бұрын

thank you sir!

@ddd228

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind support.

Eric an excellent video - you really have demystified what I had previously imagined to be something I could never do so thank you very much

All of your videos are better than all the others ! I promise you are my go to guy !!!

Hey Eric. Good video as usual :) I really liked your pop bottle idea! Instead of the turkey baster, just use a large syringe, I've had mine for at least 5 years now!

I recently just put my 'real ass' adult pants on and have been scanning youtube to try and learn all the things my paternal figures should have taught me but didn't. I don't think you're videos are very entertaining or overly informative but damn if they don't contain all the information needed to understand and do certain things. You're easily one of my favorite youtube guys at this point. Keep up the good work, brother!

@droddy2hottie

7 жыл бұрын

You've got the deductive reasoning skills of a toddler. Did you burn yourself out on drugs or was it the booze that gotcha? "Should have but didn't', implies that they should have taught me them but, for some unknown reason, they didn't. I just told you the reason. Don't think so hard next time, I don't want you to hurt yourself.

@droddy2hottie

7 жыл бұрын

Is it really this hard for you to admit you fucked up? Show me on the doll where the bad man touched you.

@droddy2hottie

7 жыл бұрын

Don't pass your flawed logic off as a mistake on my end. That just isn't how things work. 'Should have' quite literally implies that they should have done something but that they didn't. Presumably, there's a reason that they didn't, which I've already explained to you. Go get your GED, you might learn something.

@droddy2hottie

7 жыл бұрын

'Should have' is past tense. Keep hurling insults because you don't understand English though. It's working out so well!

@XlopXone

7 жыл бұрын

Damn, i've run out of popcorn...should have stocked more...

Thanks, Eric! Great video! I appreciate how thorough you are. Keep the videos coming!

you are a great person you know how life works when we teach others it doesnt mean we are more than them it actually help us in life like remenbering things . good job eric . sincerely eric

You're the man, Eric. and thanks to you, I am now a Hydraulics master! Any tips for ABS systems or is it the same process?

@jamesdewer

4 жыл бұрын

It's the same. You won't notice the ABS

Thank you Eric for the simple and easy way to do it and you are so helpful to me and to the people. Thanks again and may God bless you.

This was super helpful. Glad this is still up after all these yrs. Tks Eric

Thanks Eric for the great info. Always wondered if I can just top off my master cylinder with a new fluid if it is low and be done with it. Sure thing I watched your video. Learned a lot. Thanks.

Excellent video. I would only add the advice to only use NEW fluid from a factory sealed container. Once the seal is broken you should not re-use that container in the future. Throw the unused fluid away. Moisture can gradually enter the unused brake fluid and contaminate it. Under pressure, any water in a brake system turns to steam and will compress. That leads to a spongy brake pedal and corrosion in the system.

@EazyDuz18

6 жыл бұрын

thats not a problem with modern airtight containers

@pussinboots1145

6 жыл бұрын

Comma say that brake fluid should not be used 3 years after it's manufacture date even if the bottle has never been opened.

@aygwm

5 жыл бұрын

And by throw away, dispose of it properly at a hazardous waste center. This stuff is murder on the environment.

@joescheller6680

5 жыл бұрын

so my 87 0lds should not be used anymore with the original fluid in it that still works quite well in the brake department where do you people come up with your reasoning, and as stated earlier the brakes are original,

Fender covers a great idea. Great to clean the outside of the master brake cylinder. I do both. The old brake fluid looked rusty, dirty. I'm glad you bled each wheel (I don't want the rusty, air contaminated fluid to cause rusting inside a brake caliper, brake piston, and cause future problems).

Great suggestions!!! This summed up "all" my questions in one video!! THANKS

Eric you are the best! Your videos are always well done and easy to follow.

Thank you Eric, now am sure that I can flush my brake system single handed, it doesn't take two people after all.

nice video. you said you can also bleed at the line. in theory that sounds good. however, in reality that doesn't remove air from the caliper piston area

@RobertBeckk

4 жыл бұрын

Good point.

Cool and informative video mate, have done brake fluids a couple of times in the past and the bottle trick is one I've stuck with.

Thanks from New Zealand for all the vids Eric. You've saved me a fortune.

You the MAN!! Thanks alot

My bleeder cap dry rotted and fell a part. I could not find replacement cap at reasonable price. So, I made my own cap with clear vinyl tubing (aquarium tubing). Just all pieces, heat up one end just enough to slightly melt and pinch with plier. That worked great. I wasn't sure if it will withstand heat from brake, but apparently bleeder area doesn't get that hot.

@aygwm

5 жыл бұрын

lambition heat shrink would probably work as well.

@joescheller6680

5 жыл бұрын

90% of the caps are gone in the first year in our country we have miles and miles of gravel roads

keep doing what your doing!!! I find this channel a great resource for car projects

worked great, so easy, thanks for the vid, the one thing i'd add is to drill a second vent hole in the bottle cap to release pressure, when i did it, the bottle pressurized and expanded and i think some of the dirty fluid went back into the line. just opened the cap to relieve the pressure and continued on. by drilling a smaller vent hole in the cap, would prevent the bottle from becoming pressurized.. Thanks for the vid hope my tip helps.

As the fluid absorbs air it also lowers the boiling point of the fluid closer and closer to the 'wet' boiling point spec for the fluid you're using. This is a serious issue if you're racing or really abuse your brakes.

Me agrada ver este amigo ! ! ! explica perfectamente bien claro ! ! ! Gracias Eric.

Thanks Eric, very helpful information. Good video work and verbal instruction.

Just broke a bleed nipple today - never thought about loosening the brake line - great tip - thanks dude!!!

remember to put your reservoir cap back on while you pump, especially with gm drum/ disc master cylinder reservoir. those splash out evervwhere

@brianbagnall3029

4 жыл бұрын

Won't that cause negative pressure in the cylinder, which will prevent the brake fluid from flowing out the bleeder valves?

@niallpeacock7162

4 жыл бұрын

He means put it on loose not screw it back on

Eric, I have a 2012 Honda Civic LX that is approaching 50,000 miles. the brake fluid is getting dark in color and i want to change it. Do I have to take special precautions to keep from setting an ABS light?

Eric is the man, supplies a tangible service to humanity.

outstanding!! cracking the line instead of the bleeder when the bleeder breaks off blew my mind worthy of a quick tip vid i'd say if its not already thanks eric

Always ask what if you don’t have a owners manual?

10:50 should have fer-sure been mentioned at the beginning of the video. Note level of fluid in master before doing anything with the old fluid!! Otherwise compressing brake pad cylinders could overflow the MC.

Great video! I plan to do this on my 2009 Honda Pilot when the weather gets warmer. I'll be using your video as reference.

Thanks great video and also your alternative bleeding at the line is right on. I would have liked to have seen you do an inspection of the callipers to determine if any were close to death while you were already this involved. Though I guess that would take two people.

Thanks for this helpful video! one question: to avoid drawing in air through the bleeder screw after you loosen it, and you pump the pedal, don't you put some kind of lubricant around the bleeder screw threads to avoid this issue? Someone told me about this, but I am not sure if this is valid. Thanks!

@johngaffigan3003

2 жыл бұрын

If you have someone pumping while you’re bleeding, I don’t think that’s necessary. I like to have my assistant pump the brakes a couple times, then I ask them to smoothly apply pressure right down to the firewall as I undo the bleed screw. Before they let up, I retighten the screw and repeat. This approach has always been perfect for me.

@rikityrik

2 жыл бұрын

Eric, so about the bleeder, are you not closing it between each brake cycle because you replaced the fluid in the reservoir with new fluid? If not why would you not close it?

Good stuff, but there are a couple of things I feel I must say. The best time to change your brake fluid is every time you change your brakes. Never compress the caliper with the bleeder closed and the hose unclamped. The nastiest, rust-filled, sludged brake fluid in the entire system is in the calipers. You never want to push that shit fluid back up through the combination valve and ABS system, into the master cylinder. Drain/refill the master cylinder reservoir, as you showed at the beginning. _Gently_ clamp the hose to prevent backflow. It doesn't take much because the fluid passage is no bigger than the hard lines. Open the bleeder, compress the piston, and unclamp the hose. With a full master cylinder reservoir and the cap off, let the caliper sit where it mounts with the bleeder open until it drips with no air coming out. Then close the bleeder. After you have finished changing all the brakes, top of the reservoir, close the lid, and gently pump out all the caliper pistons. The remove the lid and top it off again. Leaving the lid off, open the bleeder on the wheel furthest from the master cylinder and let it drip until the fluid is clean and bubble-free. Then work your way towards the master cylinder one wheel at a time. Working from furthest to closest clears the most air and dirty fluid out of the longest line first. It reduces the possibility of leaving air and dirty fluid in the system by dealing with the biggest line volume first and successively smaller volumes of brake line. A thorough gravity bleed can be every bit as effective as pressure bleeding and won't stress the master cylinder like pedal pumping will. It just takes longer. I would often gravity bleed as I worked, in the shop, so that it was already flushed when I was finished with reassembly. I was a brake mechanic in a brake shop chain, where I moved quickly up to shop foreman / assistant manager and then to shop foreman / store manager. I worked for that company for several years. They took proper repair procedure very seriously there. I always made the region's highest score on the annual certification test, and was often the one who was called when one of the other shops had a car they couldn't fix.

@TheDirtflyer

8 жыл бұрын

+Al Brautigam Good to hear from Honest , Hard working Professionals like, you give me confidence for the so many times I trust my car to Pros like you to do the job necessary and do it right. Cost is secondary to me. Having peace of mind rolling on Highways ,especially in the middle of night is why cost is secondary to me. Good to hear from you , keep up the good reputation we all should strive for, at work.

@Hubjeep

7 жыл бұрын

Al Brautigam - Thank you, I gravity bleed too! Just maintain master cyl. fluid level. No need for this silly pump it up-hold-pedal to the floor (where it may have never been... ever, potentially damaging the seals).

@SuspiciousAra

7 жыл бұрын

thank you a lot!

@brisfocus3648

6 жыл бұрын

if you change your brake fluid regularly it won't get that bad

@TaylorZ2

6 жыл бұрын

Excellent post! I will follow your directions next time I do a brake job. Since I drive 30k to 40k a year, I do a lot of brake jobs!

Excellent video!!! Helped me immensely to complete the brake fluid flush as well

Thanks Eric! Your tutorials have save me some serious $$$$$! I finally subscribed to your channel as I found I usually use your methods to work on my 04' Tahoe w/ 185k miles and 04' Accord w/ 155k miles. This method is awesome! Keep up the hard work and thanks again.

Lol - Wait, that "dealer" method of just replacing the exposed fluid in reservoir is a joke! The fluid in the cylinders and pipes is the only fluid that is important! The bit on top doesn't get used! lol Thanks Eric for "going the extra mile" and doing the proper job. lol

@MegaMetinMetin

4 жыл бұрын

Why it is there then

@BiffX

4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaMetinMetin Be reservoir it by name. That is because. Name it says the purpose.

@JT-sk5nw

4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaMetinMetin Because when you press the brakes, fluid pushes the pistons. When the pistons are pushed out, fluid has to move where the fluid once was.

@rezagrans1296

4 жыл бұрын

AbsIlutelt chrUe golden truth spoKen. The 'downstrream' fluid is wat is pinning your shoes on them jrums or the shooting to squeeze the "padz" over each side uv the roDorz ★ Please please someone save me with advice or information (Eric?): If we have a standard tranzmishin automobile do we need to be doing an extension of all this braKe fluid cycling work at the hyDraUlıc clutch slave cylinder (& leaping into the car to press/pump the clutch pedAl over and again)¿? As +Ed info, fur the 2yota Echo, clutch masTer cylinder iZ running off same reservoir as brakes- connected with a aluminum metal line or pipe to the master cylinder that's got the bottle-resorvoir

@rezagrans1296

4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaMetinMetin @Legzuz RX300 Great ¿ never a bad question as it makes us think and not just fall into a routine of doings thing'z certain way 'just becoz' exactly what others below said, with the added explanation that the whole system has to to braKeoil/fluid-tight, for hydraulic pressure to be effective and to prevent water (which can come from presence of air) from rusting out internals

Can you just siphon the master with turkey baster fill with new fluid then a few months later do the same and would this over time fill the whole system with newer fluid?

@edyue1

5 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing this will only mix new fluid with old as the old fluid has no where to go(?) The way that ETCG is doing it, the new chases out the old by allowing the old to be forced out at the bleeder valves. I could be wrong

@BWater-yq3jx

3 жыл бұрын

kinda, yeah. People do their power steering fluid similarly. But personally I'd only use that method for brakes if bleeder screws were stuck.

@JackJensenTrader

2 жыл бұрын

The old will - for the most part - stay in the lines, and THAT'S the only fluid that matters, that does what it's supposed to do. You'll find that very little of the new fluid gets from the reservoir to the lines to dilute the dirty. Eric should have pointed that out with respect to doing the short-cut route. If you could blend them, that would be different.

Excellent video. I see so many videos where someone just complicates the heck out of this.

Good video Eric. 👍🏼 I remember I was using a pressure bleeder one time and it overpressurized and popped off master 😳 that was a bad day lol. I had just repainted engine bay before engine swap.

Crack it loose! Start pumping! Why am I reminded of Devo when I hear that.

I'm not sure why manufacturers don't put one way bleeding valves on. Wouldn't that make more sense since it's not good for it to suck the air in? Was just wondering, or should I say pondering.

@brianaple

7 жыл бұрын

Money.

@jacksonpuckett6115

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is such a valve because you need to loosen the bleeder valve to release air in the system as opposed to a one way valve which allows something to only flow in one direction. Therefore brake fluid would always come out, you wouldn't be able to stop it. Install it the other way? Well that's pretty much what a bleeder valve is.

@alexandermelian3415

5 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonpuckett6115 All they would have to do is put a cap on the one way valve. I have plenty on the aircraft I work on. That way whenever pressure is applied it wouldnt leak out. Seems like an easy fix right? But car manufacturers dont look to make it easy to fix on your own, they want to keep you coming back to the dealership for more.

@jacksonpuckett6115

5 жыл бұрын

I guess we also have to take into account it's hydraulic out vs air coming in. And air can make it's way into a liquid, right? I don't think there is such a valve that would allow liquid out, while blocking air coming in. So a bleeder valve is basically the only method? Which if the system isn't allowed to run dry then you shouldn't have air going in anyway. I don't know. Im just a dumbass mechanic, I don't get paid to think.

@alexandermelian3415

5 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonpuckett6115 I honestly wasn't trying to be a smartass. But it could be as simple as whenever pressure is relieved the suction back through the system pulls on a stopper (such as a rubber ball) or a spring loaded valve (to provide backpressure whenever pressure is relieved from the cylinder stopping air from entering). But hey what do I know I only fix helicopters for a living lol.

You just saved my day and me a lot of money thank you so much. I used to have a great friend who was a mechanic and I could ask him anything. He was killed in a car accident several years ago and I have been on my own on mechanic work since. I subscribed and thumbs up.

Youre the first person ive seen the starts on the front rt. And that's exactly what i was going to do this time around. Why? Because my life experience has always been, that the front rt always fails first. And i was guessing thats why.

"I'm gonna break out my special tool"

Jon Lajoie's brother!

Thanks Eric, your videos always save me money which I don’t have much of. God Bless

Very clear and detailed instruction of changing brake fluid. Thanks!

Nobody has answered the following question asked several times by people on this channel: if you car has ABS brakes, is the procedure still the same?

@Zak6959

8 жыл бұрын

+GymChess yes

@MelloManLive

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. Just make sure you're fooling with the brake fluid line and not the ABS line.

@Y10Q

7 жыл бұрын

ABS was standard on Subarus since early 90s. In 1995 they introduced traction control, and this car in the video is a 1997 or 1998. So it most certainly is the way to do the ABS cars.

@elkillerx

6 жыл бұрын

I've done this same procedure on cars with ABS and never ran into any issues.

@aygwm

5 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. On certain cars, for example VWs and Audis, you can use a scan tool to bleed the ABS pump. It’s actually pretty neat because it can essentially bleed all your brakes at once if you have bleeders attached at all the wheels. And bleeding the ABS is a good idea although not strictly necessary unless you have air in the system.

Great vid...the last scene when you touched the rubber diaphragm with that dirty rubber glove made me cringe a little however.

@5400bowen

5 жыл бұрын

Eric works on dirty crap and gets filth everywhere. Eric is a very bad mechanic. I wouldn’t say anything, but brakes and steering are safety issues.

@MrGigi-dz9cv

4 жыл бұрын

@@5400bowen And are increddibly sensitive to dust contamination, and there is plenty of dirt around the valves. Really, really, really sensitive.

@5400bowen

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Gigi Yup. Anyone who takes chances with their brakes due to cleanliness issues is a fool. Some people think working in a dirty shirt like that is tough and manly. One chunk of crap from that shirt in the brake fluid could lead to loss of life. Why Eric? Why. You can’t afford soap and clean rags? I cleaned my engine most of the way (and the engine compartment) with $1.00 worth of Ajax super degreaser dish soap diluted in spray bottles. Before you work on brakes, like everything mechanical, clean it all up first. Too bad, it’s part of working on cars, not just housework. I had an old timer ask me if my living room looks like those car parts.

You really know an easy way to do this. I do not know it was that easy. This is something that I need to do, where I can save money because I have a big repair, replacing "Timing Cover Gasket" is leaking. So, this will help me save a little money, and I plan to do my breaks myself. Then, it makes the repair (that I can't do) a little more affordable.

Thank you for sharing. Great DIY and well presented.

I enjoy watching your videos however you gave bad advice when you suggested to use the banjo bolt and a leu of the broken bleeder. Once you loosen the banjo bolt air can get into the caliper and get up on top under the bleeder and without being able to open the bleeder you will never get the air al and they will not be able to get a pedal and drive the car until the replace that caliber and properly bleed it...

@SkilledEddie

10 жыл бұрын

TexasGreats As soon as the banjo bolt is loosened air enters doesn't matter where the break pedal is at.

@JohnDiMartino

10 жыл бұрын

TexasGreats air will enter instantly as soon as it is loosened, fluid from the caliper will run out and it will gulp air just like loosening a cap on a sideways water bottle .There is a way to do it but you would need a power bleeder..then you could loosen it slightly and the escaping fluid would be pressurized keeping air from entering.

@athhud

5 жыл бұрын

This comment she be posted at the top. I cringed when he suggested this. If you break a bleeder valve, remove and replace the damn thing, then bleed the system properly. There is no point in bleeding the lines if your caliper is full of air. The bleeder valves aren’t placed randomly. They are installed in a strategic location in order to allow air to be removed from the system. The banjo bolt is FAR from this strategic location and will absolutely not allow for proper bleeding.

@5400bowen

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong, Texas.

@5400bowen

5 жыл бұрын

Nice analogy DiMartino.

That master cylinder reservoir looks like a urine sample cup at the pre-employment drug screening.

Many thanks for your awesome videos! Happy new year! Greatings from Hungary

As for the bleeder screws I always use teflon tape on the threads. Not only does it prevent air from seeping back in during the bleed but prevents them from seizing next time they need servicing.