How to do a Complete Brake Flush and Bleed
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2014
- How to Do a Brake Fluid Flush. Learn how to do a complete brake system flush to remove all of the old, water logged brake fluid out and replace it with fresh new DOT 3 brake fluid. I show you the two person method and the one person method to bleed the brakes. I also show you how to bleed drum brakes and disc brakes as well as the correct order to bleed them for a complete flush.
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I remember my dad showing me how to do this. Glad this video has alot less yelling. 😂
@@Good-Enuff-Garage I appreciate that.
@@Good-Enuff-Garage ok
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I thought it was just my dad 🤣
I remember the first time I watched this video at like 13 with no car. Now i had to rewatch it as an adult and I still love this guy. We love you Chris!
Thanks for the ongoing support!
This all day 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@chrisfixi love your content. You are such a wonderful teacher Chris !
I’m 16 and have been watching this man since I was 10 amazing videos always so informative, thank so much Chris!
Same happened to me! I was watching him when i was like10-12 and now im here to actually fix my car (97' hatch Civic😭) and Im 17 now :(
I'm so glad I've found someone who doesn't ramble on for 10 minutes before getting to the point. Your videos are perfect. No BS to sit through, just the facts. And well done.
or with shitty music going on in the background.
Ur videos amazing 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Really though lol
The best videos by far for that reason and the times he does narrate it is clear and concise.
A very genuine mechanic. He's a great role model :3
Disclaimer: I don't have drivers licence nor a car...but with that said how can I not appreciate videos like these? This is peak education at its finest! Distilled to perfection.
Chris you earned my sub and thank you for your hard work.
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!
No long intros, BS music, easy to understand, great camera work, simple explanation with some bonus some comic relief. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
My thoughts exactly. Great Job keeping it simple, straightforward, clear and easy to see and understand.
Thanks Chris!
Jeremy Specce
My thoughts exactly!
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My Sentiments - EXACTLY!!!,
LOLO 😂,
Great Job & Vid, but you really don't have to put the Cap back on the Resiover, just as long as you don't run the "RESER" DRY, While you are PUMPING THE BRAKES, what is Really IMPORTANT...
Im 34, and back in the 90s when the internet was new and people imagined all the possibilities and all the potential it could have, these were the things we aspired to, Right now this video stands at 5 Million views. Because of your instruction you have save countless people money and taught them to be a little more self reliant, which is empowering. Thank you for teaching me this, in fact until this point I thought it could only be done with 2 people. And thank you for embodying that spirit of we dreamed of.
That isn't even remotely close to how many views it has!
@@zirconlarin1885 Hey Mr Wizard it did when I watched it but UA-cam Audits its videos. I dont know you, but I believe you have the potential to be more than a guy who tries and fails to correct people in the comment section. You are better than this.
3.7 million views*
@@zanestraight7650 & @Micah Morrissey OH Mr Wizards, it did when I watched it, but UA-cam Audits its videos. I dont know you, but I believe you have the potential to be more than a guy who tries and fails to correct people in the comment section. You are better than this. Couldn't read the one reply Zane
@@lordkayx you can see the views right under the title. why lie lol
Chris, I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you've taught me- not to mention the money you have saved me by being able to work on my truck myself. I am forever grateful!
Should the engine be on during this procedure? Thanks!
No
So, having never changed my brake fluid in seven years... I should get it done, yes?
Simple video, NO music, he talked only about what you really need to know, clear video, no bs. Love this video 👍🏽thank you Chris
I didn't think about the absence of music, but it's very true. I don't want to listen to music, I want to watch a video to learn about car maintenance. All the music and fancy intros and shit are just fatiguing.
I was going to comment the same thing. Very clear and direct instructions. Simple. Easy.
Well... it's not the same anymore 😞
CHRIS FIX has liked your comment. ✔️
Day 1: Went outside to attempt this, thought I could accomplish in a few hours.
Day 14: Learned how to bubble flare a brake line, rebuilt both rear calipers, painfully removed all 4 bleeder screws by torching... and found out part of my muffler is missing!?
Guess I’ll attempt this now 😂
Welcome to DIY car repair hell.
@@crazycarl00 This is pretty much every repair you have to diy on an older car. Watch a 10 minute video that makes everything look easy, and then spend hours due to aforementioned difficulties. Just tried to flush my brakes again after they began feeling spongey, and as I added brake fluid I discovered my rear driver side brake line has a large leak. Also, 3 of my bleeder valves are rusted on and I think my master cylinder is on it's way out. Cheers
Think about all the things you learned though
Lol I 😆🤣😂
@@thelurewasher Grateful 👌
Great video! Clear and in depth steps, so many videos don’t show you what you need to know and have horrible filming
Chris I would like to comment on your brake flush video, First you do a great job with your video's, I learned years ago that when using the pedal method to bleed brakes one should not depress the brake petal to the floor, the reasson this makes sence is the master cylinder bore may have some corrosion in the area were the piston/plunger normally doesn't extend to this can damage the master cylinder piston seals, the article I read years ago recommends to depess the petal roughly the amount it normally travels when braking. I just wanted to chime in on this , i'm not a profession full time mechainc anymore but being 70 years old i have made my share of mistakes. Tom
I love watching your videos and I don't even need to change my brake flued.
Me too!
1Welshdylan same
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same its just entertaining
This video was 6 years ago. And today still usefull as I watched and followed the instructions and successfuly bleed the brakes of my truck. Thanks Chrisfix!
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
Date is not relevant when it comes to these kind of videos.. people still have TV program mind these days , everyone freaking out when YT recommends them an older video.. then what? Anyways, great example because it's dated doesn't mean it's irrelevant.. btw. I love these videos Chris, great help!
This was definitely very educational video I'll give you $6 up
@@REALchocochan on the topic of time is irrelevant, I got a book from my dad which is dated back to era of Yugoslavia and it is the machinery handbook by Bojan Kraut, the original is even older than my dad, so yea time is truly irrelevant when it comes to tutorials
@@chrisfix Can you update description with video of Build fluids, is mentioned coming soon still
Thanks so much for this video, Chris. Was able to do mine with minimal fuss after watching this. Your efforts online give us the confidence to do things ourselves.
GLAD to read that someone actually answers questions afterwards. It's nice to have various videos on the internet, but it seems that a video without followup questions Assumes that we are going to do everything right without any other problems. Ask full-time mechanics if that happens (I know). Thanks Chris!
Some people can just teach better than others. I learn a lot from Chris!
I learned more with christ but satan is up there too. Overall i learn better with Thor and Loki.
Chris fix for president 2024
Same here
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After trying this myself, I found that Chris makes this look 100 times easier than it actually is.
This is how it always goes lmao.
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Its not hard just watch the video step by step while your doing it
@@dnawrapsatl Well, a big part of my problem was that the bleeder screws were SO tight, I ended up rounding the nut sides, and this was AFTER I sprayed penetrating fluid for a couple of days beforehand. I got the correct size wrench (8mm), but it was as if the factory (or someone, but my bet is the factory) torqued the screws. I ended up having to use slip joint pliers and holding them as tightly as I could, which worked, but is a far cry from a wrench doing it without rounding the nut part of the bleeder screws. I wished I'd known the screws were as damned tight as they were BEFORE I tried doing this. But the point of my initial comment was all of the prep work Chris did before he even started recording. I count 4 jack stands PLUS the floor jack the differential rests on. That, and the fact that his driveway is flat, whereas mine is sloped. That pickup looks like at least an hour of prep went into the video before recording even began. The only thing he actually recorded was the bleeding of the lines.
@@wannawatchu66 in the future if it happens again you can bleed it straight from the line. Just work it off carefully and clamp it further up with some vice grips with rubber or silicone tape on the teeth
Hey Chris..I am currently studying to be an automobile mechanic in a technical college in Sri Lanka and so I watch your videos and it helps me a lot in my learning. ❤️
Just wanted to say thanks Chris for the easy to understand and concise videos. You are a master of your craft and have helped me to save a lot of money while working on my vehicles.
This guy. Hands down best DIY Car Mechanic on youtube. I'm so glad you decided to do this as a career. Keep doing what you do Chris. You do it best.
Samwise Lee I don’t know coming from a certified automotive technician view he left out some important steps like using a flair wrench to bleed brakes out the bleeder screw is a flair fitting style you need flair wrench you run the risk of rounding off the screw
@@thewrenchmaster122 I noticed that too. You will only round out a bleeder valve once. It is too much of a pain once rounded to ever chance it again. I use the 6 point box end and just leave it there while the hose is on.
The dislikes are from mechanics who overcharge people
@Mark Codiroli What
@Mark Codiroli The part where you think you know what you're talking about. Fluid gathers moisture over time and lowers the boiling point to unsafe levels. You don't have to be replacing pads/rotors etc to need to be safe and replace fluid.
@Mark Codiroli If I'm going to flush my three cars (2005, 2006, 2011), would you recommend a getting a nicer vacuum bleeder? I'm guessing the HF one will have a smaller catch can and/or other cons over a more expensive one? I have been doing my own brakes but never touched the fluid other than to top off if I noticed it low after replacing rotors/pads.
@Mark Codiroli Thanks for the pointers!
Or the ones jealous
Great job explaining the effect of water and temperature on the Dot 3 fluid and how that impacts your "brake pedal feel", most people wont teach that. Well done.
As always, a first-rate video! Great editing, great camera shots, great knowledge being imparted! You always do the job right. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this great video, and for taking the time to make it great. Happy New Year, Chris Fix 👍
The last time I did the two person method, my wife was pumping the gas pedal. Do it myself now !
That's funny!
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hah, me too!
Last time I did it, my future ex-wife was pumping the gas pedal. ‘Nuff said.
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Bro your videos are just perfect. No bs. Just straight to the point, clear how to.
Thanks!
@@chrisfix how often do you need to replace the brake fluid? The dealer is recommending every 20k miles, is that ok?
@@jaimemorales852 he said every tow or three years
No BS ? watch April 1st videos
airborneleads1981 you should watch his blinker fluid video
What a brilliant guide, and a massive thank you for your incredible effort!! I have learned so much from this and look forward to replacing all pads and bleeding my brakes on my asx!! Cheers legend⚡️
used to watch this when i was like 11, now i’m 17 and i need to replace my brake calliper and bleed it, helps a lot, enjoy rewatching old videos. love this guy 👍
Exactly the same. I’ve been watching him since before I could drive 😂
Dude, now I know how to bleed brakes by myself-which is what I'm needing to do tonight! Thanks Chris, super helpful video as usual!
Thank you, now I know how to do a break flush :) your video was extremely helpful
@TheCheesePlease nonsense. I always use little tie wrappy thingies that are one time use and hard to get off.
How’d it go? You still alive?
@@GMoney-B sure am still alive too
@@bossman4523 lol.
Just watched a bunch of these videos. This was by far the clearest, well spoken, clearly recorded video yet. Appreciate it. Good job.
That's why Chris Fix is the best, I changed my water pump, radiator and belt because of his clear videos.
Chris,
I hope almost all of your viewers, will appreciate your unique style of all your video presentations!!
You are a true spokesperson of any subject matter that you have produced about almost any subject matter about automobiles.
I have always viewed you as a very trusted source of all of your videos and information on car repairs and maintenance, that you've created!!!
You Are Da Man!
After bleeding the brakes, make sure to drink plenty of Wudder to stay hydrated
mad respect to you chris! been turning wrenches since I was a young man with my dad, but your videos help refresh the old memories and point out what not to forget most importantly, quickly... which I like! keep it up!
Was I not supposed to drink the Powerade once it was full?
David Brenna I bet you can stop super fast now when you are running. Lol
Luciano Narno ba dum tsss
Nice one.
As long as you don"t start bleeding
this is actually the only wrong doing in this otherwise excellent video: NEVER put chemicals inside bottles which can be mistaken as drinks.
Chris: “shows a streamline and easy auto repair”
Me: “touches one bolt and the engine falls out”
LOL, I just saw this video. Your comment is so true, but for me.. then you losing the f'ing one bolt! lol...
Scott Cornwell and it’s always the most important bolt.
(strips bolt)
That bolt eloped with the 10mm socket.
Hate it when that happens
Hey Chris. I just wanted to say thanks for the video. I've been servicing my own cars for 35 years and had no issue changing the brakes or things like alternators/starter motors but for some reason, I was always concerned about bleeding the brakes. I watched your video yesterday, knocked up my own one-man bleed bottle and that squishy brake pedal is no more! Awesome 🙂
Glad the video was able to help you get those brakes bled! Thanks!
Hey @chrisfix hope all is well man. Question. When bleeding the brakes. I seen videos mentioning that you need to crank only a quarter, doing more will suck air in more?
I did the two man with my son. I think I may have done it wrong because after it it was still not brake as fast I wanted. I notice on the one man you didn't have to push brakes 3x, open valve, close valve b4 releasing brakes?
The one person method is what I've adopted. One of my best friends agrees it's best (at least vs using a vacuum pump at the bleeder), and it's been seemingly excellent for me on my own car and now another one of my best friends' cars. It truly is a great method and is doable at a fraction of the cost of paying a shop to do it.
Is a cheap vacuum pump off amazon better than a brake bleeding bottle (also on amazon)? Which works better?
@@raczykto my understanding, all a vacuum pump does is speed up the process, it sucks the fluid through instead of you needing to press the brake pedal
"Bleed every 2 years"
me with an 11 year old car that's never been bled: 👀
Me with my 34 year old bronco 2 🗿
*me with my 32 year old golf mk2*
Most my cars are 40-50 years old but I redo the entire brake systems before they hit the road lol
Read the owner's manual and maybe a repair manual, if possible. I felt guilty after seeing my oversight, but videos like this encourage me. Just remember to follow safety protocols, and use OEM replacement parts as necessary. New bleed valves are economical and safer than ones that are old and rusted.
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Your method of single person braking is way... easier than how I learned haha thanks bud. Old school habits I guess die hard.
It works really well!
Great video. Very thorough. Brake fluid flush is not hard, but you have to be meticulous. Can’t skip steps and this is GREAT step by step tutorial.
This is Very Practical , and Important , especially when your fluid is in need of a Flush !!!
Chris Fix is the reason I'm a mechanic now..Thanx man!
I'm changing mine this week, Chris you have no idea how your videos have helped me, my family and friends. You are amazing!
Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇸
Bro it crazy to see how far you have come rewatching your old videos and seeing the massive difference between then and now
Grease on the bleeder threads help create an air tight seal . I use anti seize . No stuck bleeders to worry about later .
Interesting idea. I seem to be having trouble bleeding without getting any air in the system (had lots of air, 40-50 pumps on all wheels and pedal is still a little spongy). Also had minor leakage on the back wheel bleeders (which are very old), seemingly from the threads. I was thinking to try to open them only barely which could prevent it. Anti seize or similar could be plan two. I'm thinking it will be a mess though to apply it now?
@@Tuatara1989 Opening the bleeder 1/4 turn is usually plenty. Be sure to cap those bleeders when finished lest they rust from the outside. I've had a lot of bleeders snap off vs loosen because the caps were long gone and they were rusted in place. Cheers.
I just cannot tell you, how beneficial your videos are to me. You make everything so informational, and easy to understand. Thank you, for everything that you do.
I just wanted to say thank you. I watched this video and countless others over a years time to really know how to do this job on my car, today I did it. You're videos are a blessing!
wow you really simplify the whole steps of bleeding brakes. im definitely gonna do this next summer since its fall here in Wisconsin but i feel like i know it all now. thanks chris
Love this video and your channel in general! Got everything I need and this Sunday figures to be a great day to give my 07 Mustang GT some fresh brake fluid. I got the car pretty recently and for all I know it could have the original fluid from the factory in it. Next project will be a full coolant flush and new thermostat....gradually replacing fluids and other high mileage maintenance stuff on the weekends when I can, and really enjoying my new hobby
Thanks for this video. I'm much more comfortable of doing this myself now. Going to replace my old calipers with Brembo Big Brakes soon, so this was just what I needed. Really much appreciated!
Chris! You demonstrate procedures so well. No longer necessary to buy an expensive vacuum system. Thanks a million!
Clear and simple explanations, well shot video (we actually see what you do, unlike some others who can't frame an image properly! 🙂); please keep them coming!
Saw this year's ago, but I dont remember it. Now I have to do a full brake flush because of some major air in my rear passenger line, to the point that my caliper is bubbling at me after a few presses, and here is the video. Thank you, man. Very much appreciated.
Wow I never new this was so easy. I finished the very needed break flush on my car thanks to your easy instructions. Here in Australia the labor for such mechanical repair costs are an abundance. Keep up the good work 👏
I found you page on accident. I love this bro. You are very articulate and the video is very easy to follow. I really do appreciate the videos you post. Keep Up the good work.
Thanks a lot man! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
ChrisFix, question might be dumb but do u need to take off your wheels, to change the fluid?
whosthis you don't have to but it's much much easier
whosthis you don't have to but like the other guy said it's much easier. depends on how much space you have to work with.
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This is the type of informative thing that should go viral. Very simple and clear. Good job.
excellent video. my dad showed me how to do this twenty years ago and this was a fantastic refresher. everything was very clearly said!
Must be an awesome feeling to know you got some brand new brake fluid rockin' through your lines. Thanx ChrisFix! Love your teaching techniques my man!
Hey Chris, Been under my own hood for 25 years and never stop learning. Tried this out yesterday on my oldest, parked for 6 years fleet service truck (my dad's first in our family business fleet) and it worked amazing! I hit that subscribe button shortly there after. Thanks
Thank you for a very well explained video Chris. I was always hesitant and even afraid to do any type of brake work on my car, now I'm doing it all on my own thanks to you. Greeting from El Salvador!
Thank you for sharing. I have been kinda nervous too, but the more videos I watch the more confident I feel to do my brake bleed myself. I assume you started out recently as a newbie, if so, your confidence being at one point in the same spot as where I am now, gives me confidence!
@@GMoney-B Have you done your brakes already? How did it go?
@@andrechagas2429 I did! I did 3 brake bleeds and it finally got all the air out and feels great and like it was before my sudden squishy pedal syndrome on my car. It has to be air because all I did was bleed my brakes 3 times and eventually it is back to normal.
I think there were air bubbles just trapped in and around the system. I also got a pressure bleeder by motive products. Makes bleeding brakes soooooo much easier and doesn't put unecessary pressure on components by pumping and holding your brake pedal all the way to the floor.
the 2nd and 3rd time I used my pressure bleeder, but the 3rd time with my pressure bleeder, I also pumped the brake pedal to the floor a couple times while it was pushing out brake fluid with the pressure bleeder, I did this to try and experiment to see if pushing the pedal might have allowed the pressure bleeder pressurized fluid to get pushed in different areas by pushing the pedal, to try and get all air bubbles out of the master cylinder or other areas, possibly the abs idk?
A lot of unknowns but basically I bleed 3 times and it got rid of all air bubbles. I have never done a brake bleed in the time I owned my car, so maybe it build up air bubbles somewhere that eventually got moved into the main part of the system and then I noticed the overnight squishy pedal. Who knows beyond that.
Saved me a TON of money though in my case, bleeding three times from not having to replace master cylinder or brake booster, or resetting, bleeding or replacing abs at Mazda. Hopefully all this jargon I wrote might be helpful to someone else to try bleeding a few times before resorting to replacing expensive and time consuming components.
It's funny because from the start of my brake problems to now and the probably 20+ videos and tons of reading I have done on brakes and possible brake solutions and issues, I feel like I've gone through a 2-year degree on brake systems or something, only because I went from maybe 50% confident to 100% confident working on my brakes now.
@@GMoney-B Congratulations! Glad it worked out :)
@@andrechagas2429 You know what's really hilarious is that just this morning after a couple months of perfectly good operation and replying to your question/comment, my brake gremlins are back this morning! lol.
I still think it's air, but at this point I think I might consider replacing a part with every brake bleed to start troubleshooting, because I don't want this to become a regular thing every couple months.
A couple years ago my car was attacked by rats and I noticed some nibbles on my rear brake lines a few months back, however it's not through the hose and seems to only be on the surface so I think it is a slim chance that is the problem. However, if I have to bleed them again, I might as well replace the rear brake lines.
I am also considering just taking it into mazda and getting an assessment/evaluation and possibly having them fix it but I am hoping to keep my costs down so we'll see. Thanks for asking about it!
Simple. No BS. Easy instructions on “how to”. Great video Chris.
Not only are Chris’s videos educational but also comforting to watch. Good job keep it up!!
"Everything you Need to Know About Brake Fluid: COMING SOON" 5 years later I'm still waiting :D
Me too!
And me😂
+1 here...I paused and looked for the link...no joy...Chris...please "fix"! :)
Bad Karma well I know it’s BRAKE fluid not BREAK fluid anyway.
@Bad Karma I wanna know why he used DOT3 instead of DOT4. Most cars that use DOT3 will say DOT4 is OK too, so what are the advantage/disadvantages. I know I could Google it but ChrisFix explanations are better.
Chris, I was taught during my mechanical apprenticeship in New Zealand many tears ago, to pump the brake pedal 2 -3 times and hold the pedal firmly until brake nipple is firmly tightened, also apply a thin layer of anti seize to the nipple thread as brake fluid (as you mention is corrosive) and it is not uncommon for brake fluid to get onto inner thread when bleeding and cause the nipple to seize in the thread making removal next time a problem.
I've struck on many early model vehicles with smaller diameter nipples on drum brake rears seizing due to corrosian, the snapping at the thread into the wheel cyliner or caliper, generally requiring brake cylinder replacement.
Sometimes even bleeding the way shown can if a brake master cylinder is replaced will require prior bleeding before installation.
Usng a vacuum bleeding kit can also overcome air locks that sometimes occur in high spots at brake line junctions in some vehicles.
Thes kits are available for the do it yourself person relatively inexpensively on E bay Amazon, or auto parts shops, professional kits are more expensive but do the same job however lasting longer and providing a greater variation of operation, nipple size and larger draining fluid containment.
Generally DOT 4 fluids are preferable IMO due to its higher boiling points however it is slightly more suseptible to moisture absorbtion and can require replacement slightly more often, however for heavy duty weight carrying trucks and or vehicles towing heavy trailers DOT 4 (dept of transport) is capable of taking more heat than DOT 3.
I haven't found any problems replacing one over the other, older vehicles tend to specify earlier specifications however I may stand to be corrected.
My Australian late model Ford Ranger specifies a high grade DOT 4 as do most late model vehicles unless DOT 5 synthetic fluid is specified for high performance vehicles with high load/speed requirements.
Beautifully explained and demonstrated. I made the fluid changing container and it worked great. Thank you very much.
Hey Chris, you should have over 10 million subscribers!! All your videos are quick, concise, well explained plus easy to follow!!! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
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Thanks to your comment im about to subscribe
pretty soon he will
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Man, that is so simple. I wish I would have known about this years ago. Thanks again for another great video, ChrisFix. I've used a lot of your videos to learn.
Hey Chris, thanks man. That's really nice way to show how it's done for DYI enthusiasts. It's cool to see how this important job is not so "tricky" showed the right way ;).
Nice explanation. Makes complete sense. Every statement you made is concise and understandable. You always give me a pearl of wisdom despite having done this a few times.
Thanks Chris, this comprehensive video covered everything I need to know about flushing my brakes. Excellent camera work and narration.
This is about as perfect a video as you can find on UA-cam. Short, sweet, informative, no rambling. WELL DONE!
Thanks!
I have watched SOOOOO many videos trying to educate myself on how to do this! This is the BEST video thank you so much.
Chris, I watched one of your other videos on drum brake installation on a Ford Ranger and you saved me, ('cept a nice cut on my index finger not yet infected) You really knows your stuff! Keep-up the great videos. You ROCK!!
Great video. As a collision tech with 35 years experience you have helped me immensely. We do a lot of frame swaps and bleeding the brakes with 2 people is a pain in the ass. You hate to use up someone's time when everyone is working flat rate. Many thanks.
Chris, I've watched a few of your videos. Im very impressed with how you explain everything. Thanks for the informative videos! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Chris! I replaced two front calipers along with the rotors and pads and flushed the lines. I can't fully express how much I appreciate the information you provide. UA-cam is a wealth of information.
Jimmy O'Connell
Hey James, what car do you have? I was going to to the same to my rear brakes and the calipers on my jetta and the Germans use triple square bits for some reason and I called about 20 different hardware stores until I found an advanced auto parts that had 14 mm bit. I get the bit but I struggle to fit the socket wrench in there. So I got a normal wrench and a little 4 lbs sledgehammer and started smacking the wrench. The bit That I had was really long so there was plenty of room for the wrench. It took me an hour before I realized that I was tightening the bolt instead of loosening it lol and the sun went down and I was getting eaten by mosquitoes so I called it a day. I watched a ton of videos now and I feel more confident to get it done tm. It just seems like Volkswagen made it extra hard to work on the car
Thanks Chris ! just what i needed ! Best Brake Fluid Bleed Explanation Video out there !!
Hey thanks for all your videos they've saved me hundreds of dollars in labor cost and extend the life of both my vehicles.
3/4 of the dislikes are mechanic shops
On the contrary, we prefer people work on their own cars because their mixtakes are worth more to us than a simple maintenance job is.
Videos get them to stick their head thru the fence.
The first thing is individually fed or split diagonal systems don't need attention to sequence quite like the combi valve systems did.
I would have the wheels back in place by now.
A tech gets only book time. Uses recognised brands that meet SAE . A tech corrects problems from knowledge of the causes and years of schooling and invests his pay for the tools to correct your problem car. He wouldn't choose a car like the problematic ones he has to fix. He just wants to get home to his kids with his pay. A brake flush is accomplished as simply as possible in very little time without circumstances. You get the old fluid out without introducing air. When it's done during other brake work it's a small addition of labor .
@@salazam If mechanics were honest, didn't mark up their shit parts and charged out less hours at a reasonable rate, there probably wouldn't be much DIY in the 1st place.
I agree because this is the best video about bleeding brakes I've seen so far.
@Andrew Mahana Technically, you 25% disagree.
Thanks so much for posting this. I'm fumbling through learning how to work on my bus and tutorials like this are a life saver.
So glad i found this channel, just got my 97 GMC K1500’s engine fired up and running smooth because of your video on how to start a vehicle that’s been sitting for years. Now after a full front end rebuild this is my last step!!
Hands down THE most instructive, clear and careful explanation of the right way to do a brake flush. Now I'm going to do it to my 1966 Imperial. Thanks, Chris!
Found a new method! Wife will be happy knowing I don't need her to pump the brakes anymore, haha! Thanks bud!
Yeah, me 3. I don't understand why this is an issue.
That could me misinterpreted. Or is that the joke? Am I getting r/Woooshed?
To what are you having an issue with my good sir? If it's the "wife issue" most dislike sitting in the vehicle pumping the pedal. Yeah, I don't get it either.
Man, you must have an awesome wife, i tell mine "whoa whoa who, pump the brakes babe, thats not what I meant" all the time lol
So now you wont have an excuse to give her any attention... good job lol
Thank you Chris. It was a great video and has truly helped me flush the brake fluid out of my Renault Grand Scenic with ease.
Great video. I’ve done brakes for yrs.Your video was straight to the point and very accurate. I watched because I’m old and needed to be sure I was still doing it right. Thx for the video,and I subd.
This saves you hundreds every few years. Thanks Chris. Nice job on the transmission video also. I was really intimidated by that job until I watched your video. Thanks again.
great video- no hard rock music playing, good talking through everything and keeping it simple and straight forward.... other car videos- take note! :-)
Very clear, great camera work, no bs or babbling, thank you for the effort
Great job explaining this. I have done this job many times and wanted to ensure I didn’t miss a step. Your detailed explanation is spot on. Well done!
What if the fluid comes out a little bit but stays at the top of the line instead of flowing to the bottle? Please help!
Liked the video very much. Just the facts. Learned a lot. Thanks much.
That's a great video Chris. One man brake bleeder tool is excellent. Doing a brake rebuild this week. That's going to come in handy. Loved your line "And ask me how I know about that." Thanks for posting.
Chris makes me feel like a mechanic and saved me a lot of labor money 🤟🏽👍🏾💪🏾
Thanks Chris Fix. Your videos give diy’ers the confidence to tackle any job. Back in the day I only the Haynes manual to refer to and that was very limited help lol. With my handiness with tools and UA-cam as a guide, I feel like I have all the advice I need. 💪🏼💪🏼😎
I'm glad the videos are helping! Thanks a lot! And I started with those manuals too back in the day haha
Thank you for the professional videos. I like the fact that you do not waste peoples time with BS, My father was a car mechanic and I am/was an aerospace maintenance engineer. I saved this to give to my son in law so that he can do this without me being there.
I wish somebody woulda showed me the one man method years ago! I really appreciate your videos
+firecharger Glad you learned something new! Sometimes you need to get creative when you work alone haha.
+ChrisFix Still waiting the "Everything you Need to Know About Brake Fluid" i've been waiting almost 2 years on this vid...
+firecharger there is also a hand held vacuum pump you can buy so you don't have to keep stepping on the brake pedal, saves a lot of time
+justin richard I tried the one from harbor freight (item 92924) and I liked the concept, but every time I would use it, it was sucking air into the line because the seal around the bleeder valve wasn't that great. So, because of the air it was sucking into the line, I couldn't tell when it was bled.
I also tried to put sil-glyde on the bleeder to stop the air from coming in (saw that tip in another video) but didn't ever get a good seal.
+justin richard Hmmm can you provide a link to purchase :)
Great videos!
I like your no nonsense git-r-done approach with these videos! I took auto mechanics all through high school back in the mid to late 80s and I just haven't really kept up a lot and worked on many cars for some years so it's good to see videos like this to refresh my memory and also learn new things!
Time Stamp : 9:40 - Clogged BLEEDER VALVE.
This information was a God send....
You, sir, are a God amongst men. 💯
Crystal clear (the video, not the old fluid) articulate and right to the point. Thank you.
great info. If your fluid gets bad it will keep your caliper from evenly braking on pads or shoes. We did a friends car the other started with pads but had to change fluid which caused the problem. got away with out having to replace calipers. I would recommend to anyone who buys a used car flush the brake system. Nine out of ten times it will look like your fluid did. Thanks again for making people aware of this problem.
Chris does a fantastic step by step thorough explanation of each job i have watched and thats been many.
Helped me with our 2001 ford gt convertable mustang.
Thanks!
Excellent video as usual.
Thank you.
Hey Chris. Thanks so much for your video on brake bleeding. The 1 person method with Gatorade bottle is AWESOME. I just can't say enough about how easy it is. Also can't help but laugh at all the overpriced junk at autoparts stores. It's totally amazing how much money big business makes. AGAIN THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE AWESOME VIDEOS.