How to flush brake fluid (nissan versa note / micra )
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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Thank you!
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Agreed.
I drive the Versa Note S manual. Could use some more cideos, honestly.
I have a whole playlist of videos for the versa note
GQ Public hardly ever thinks about any other fluid or oil in their vehicle except the engine oil, and most wouldn't even do that if it wasn't for systems like "oil life monitors" and a sticker on the windshield, from where it was changed last. They're called *Idiot Lights* for a reason.
This was a great video, Jonathan.
That's definitely true. Thanks for watching
A very detailed “how to” video. The last time I did my car, the day before, I sprayed PB Blaster on the bleed screws to help open them. I used a vacuum pump with a bottle with 2 hoses, and sucked the old fluid out. It’s a satisfying feeling to see the dirty fluid turn clear when you are finished.
Definitely a good feeling to get this type of work done. 👍
I'm pretty sure my wife's 1990 Miata was still using original fluids when I bought it about eight years ago. Only the oil had ever been changed.
Funny this video comes up. I was watching tv and had a dream that the wife and I were backing out of our driveway in my Jetta and the brakes were barely grabbing. I woke up and thought, hmmm... they are feeling a little weak. I'll check the brake fluid in all our ancient vehicles
I'm sure a brake fluid flush would make a difference, it's funny because I had a dream that my wife's iPad was broken and I kept insisting I could fix it....then I woke up lol 🤣
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I use the little handheld extractor gun thing . Works great for brakes and power steering flushes. Most shops only do master fluid exchange and not even flush… same with coolant flushed they’ll just lie and say they flushed the system when I’m fact they’re just drained and filled.
I've used one of those with limited success. I have no problem when a DIYer does a drain n fill if it's the best they can do but when you pay a shop to flush something and they half ass it by only adding new fluid to the master is a shitty practice 👎
I had to replace 3 brake calipers, master cylinder and a 6 ft section of brake line. The flush part isnt my favorite, but I was able to bleed the master cylinder with a paint stick and moving the driver seat forward.
When I replaced multiple parts like that, it either bleeds very easy or it's a nightmare and take a long time.
@@themechanic6117 yea, I was worried about the master cylinder replacement. I still need to replace the 4th caliper too. Project car thats been sitting around. I bought the harbor freight vacuum bleeder tool but it didn't work out for me.
I've tried a few bleeder tools and I always come back to the water bottle method.
@@themechanic6117 Yep, I ended up using the one man bleeder kit. Basically the water bottle method
Well done, describing the process. Specifically, the test drive, in a safe environment. 👌
Thank you. Yeah saving a few bucks on a diy brake job is useless if you end up crashing your car because of it lol🤦♂️
Nice ! I like the legal liability disclosure, always protect yourself legally. I can do it !
Another pro tips, do not just remove all the brake fluid from the master with suction or turkey baster and not at the calipers and drums.
Air will enter into the brake system.
Thanks for watching. Sucks for the people who pay good money to get a fluid flush and the place just ends up refilling the master.
Great video, one of best I've seen...subbed!
Thank you
Yes absolutely , I like to do it every 3 years max or the bleeders just corrode and snap off 😅 I just open all the bleeders and let it gravity drip away, takes about 45 minutes before it drips clear . Not sure about newer vehicles if that works as some need a scan tool to bleed. Take Care Johnathan 👍
I've never tried it that way but I've also seen Eric at SMA do it like that. Maybe I'll give it a go one day. It's important to get those parts moving every few years 👍
@@themechanic6117 Eric has 3 hoists so just let it drip while working off the other 2 hoists . I think I showed Eric how to do it 😉
Exactly lol. If there's one thing I hate doing it's putting a car on all four jack stands. It's always seemed sketchy to me, this is why I do one wheel at a time. Having a lift is nice!
Job i need to do on the Supra havent changed the fluid in 10 years 😬 I think you have motivated me to get it done Saturday lol
You have a supra? What year?
93 JDM. Mine past 12 years, father had it the 9 before that. Put it back on the road in May after.... 6 years in the garage
That's awesome! Keep that gem
@@themechanic6117 thanks man. Yeah not easy to let go now. It's only BPU+ with the twins but drives awesome. Nobody every talks about how good the torque curve is of the 2JZ
Awesome humor and amazing impact and torque wrenches 🤣🤣
Thank you 🤣👍
Just did a brake job on my 2013 versa. This method works much better than any of the hand pump vacuum tools you can buy. Less mess too! Highly recommend all that’s needed is a hose and a bottle of some unicorn tears 👍
Glad it worked for you , this is the way I always bleed brakes and it works every time. 👍
That thing you said about the biggest ratchet is no joke. I keep a breaker bar with me just in case I ever have to change a tire. I think the only reason that most cars come with those useless tiny wrenches is so they can say they gave you one. The fact is I once had cars that have a special lug nut with a thin metal cap on them. These things are horrible because they may deform and cause problems. One thing you never one with those is to find out some moron overtightened them because they can be miserable enough to remove when not overly tight.. My dad and I were once fighting an overly tight lug nut too that had one of those stupid caps on it and it felt like that thing would not come loose. He was a big guy too. We had a long pipe on the breaker bar and were taking turns jumping on it. The nut still would not loosen. You can imagine the 2 of us were not in a pleasant mood! If I was out on the road and had to change that tire I would be helpless. I didn't have a cell phone back then so I would have had to find someone and get them to call for a tow truck for me.
You don't even want to see my brake fluid. I was upset about myself. Replaced the master clutch cylinder.
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way to tea bag that fluid!
Gotta show it who's boss 🤣
My vehicle is a 2017 Rogue and I vacuum bled mine to get the old fluid out (making sure the reservoir does not run dry). I did that nearly 8 ounces on each wheel. You may as well use the whole quart, it will go bad if you don't. The brakes don't have that little grab that they did before anymore. I have no idea the condition of the old fluid but it is safe to say that being 5 years old it was time for a change. The sad thing is this fluid probably gets neglected the most by other people. I am imagining a 20 year old car now that never had it changed and probably has dark murky slightly tar like disgusting fluid (if you can still call that fluid).
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Can you make a detail video replacing rear drum brakes? The tasks looks daunting
I did that already. Look at my Playlist for the versa
sick. thanks.
2:55 whats the maximum torque output of your hands/arms?? Thats some crazy torque, probably more than what my Civic can do.
Years of practice, it's all in the wrist 🤣👍
@@themechanic6117 lmao 🤣
Thank you sir
Thanks for watching
I always thought you needed to do this job with the car level...so using 4 jack stands. Not one wheel jacked up at a time.
That's not true, a car doesn't need to be level to bleed brake fluid.
@@themechanic6117 Good to know! So much easier.
Hey great video! Going to do a full brake job on my micra soon. What was the size of the inner diameter of the hose you used?
I wish I knew , usually if you go to an auto parts store the Hoses in bleeding kits are generally around the same size
1/4 inch ratchet for lug nuts 😂😂 , great video . Are you still repairing cars from your new home?
😆👍 yes I'm still fixing cars but business has been slow since we moved, giving me plenty of time to work on our personal cars.
Really if they have a tendency to snap, get new ones and have them ready. Then you won't get stuck having to find a screw that fits in the broken bleeder to help you turn it shut before you lose too much fluid and get air in the master cylinder. It is likely to happen on older vehicles, especially if the bleeders are rusty. If you have an older vehicle just get new ones and replace them. They should not be expensive.
Did the clutch feel any different after you changed the fluid?
Whats the bleeding sequence
I'd recommend rear right , rear left , front right , front left
Please do trans fluid and filter.
What did you spray the bleeder with? Was it to prevent rust?
CRC corrosion inhibitor, yes it's to protect from rust.
Hey bro I broke my valve lol what part will I need to replace other than the actual valve
Can I just replace the fluid in the reservoir and not do the rest? I understand it won’t be as good but just wondering
Sure you can, it's better than nothing. If that's all you're doing you'll want to do it more often.
@@themechanic6117 I could do it once a month? By just doing this then I shouldn’t have to worrying about bleeding anything or air getting in right ?
That's correct. I'd say after doing it for about 3 - 4 months you should have gotten like 95% of the old fluid out and don't have to bleed anything
What happens if the MC runs dry ?
You'll get air into the master cylinder and possibly the ABS unit which means more time/ bleeding/ brake fluid and frustration. Way easier to just make sure that master doesn't run dry.
Yep you will get air into the brake system and if you get air into it your brake pedal will feel spongey and your brake pedal will got to the floor, basically your brakes won't be as strong to stop your car.
i always fail to understand why the bottle is filled with brake fluid, done this exact method about 20 times and its impossible for air to enter via the end of the tube. air can only enter via the threads on nipple
I'm not sure what you're getting at. You don't understand why I put fluid in the bottle?
@@themechanic6117 yeah, if you do what you did again without putting fluid in the bottle first, no air would et into the system. dont get me wrong, i love you and its not just you, every youtuber does this and i dont know why.
Yeah I can see what you're saying. I guess putting fluid in it first just ensures air won't get in, like extra insurance lol
@@themechanic6117 but there is air in the tubing already even after you put the fluid in the bottle. love your vids btw