How to Bleed your Brakes by Yourself
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In this video 1A Auto shows you how to bleed or purge the air from the system by yourself
00:00 How to Bleed Brakes By Yourself
00:52 Building the Bleeder Tool With Household Items
1:51 Prepare the Bleeder Tool and Brake Reservoir
2:51 Decide Bleeding Order
4:26 Bleeding Procedure
6:47 Refill Brake Reservoir and Repeat Procedure For Each Caliper
8:12 Dispose of Waste Fluid Properly
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• Rubber Vacuum Hose
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
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@jamesgevedon9910 3 жыл бұрын
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@ruiwu3604 3 жыл бұрын
What size hose ?
@ceejordan9649 3 жыл бұрын
So u dnt have to open and close the bleeder screw while u pump the brake??
@ghillepig2 3 жыл бұрын
@@ceejordan9649 you do if you're doing it with 2 people, if you're doing it by yourself just make sure the hose is above the bleeder valve so no air gets in
@raymondjoyner8600 3 жыл бұрын
Do you bleed with the car on or off? I have a 2013 toyota camry
@natethegreat9817 4 жыл бұрын
For a person with no friends, I especially thank you for this video because I could not figure out anyone to help me bleed my brakes but if there’s a will there’s a way-and my brakes are gonna get done this weekend!!
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+nate theGREAT Thank you for the reply! We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
@xChromerSatanasx 2 жыл бұрын
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@masondunahee8204 2 жыл бұрын
RIGHT lol this method works i had been workin for like 2 hours to get mine bled and then i watched this video- done in 10 minutes. Way easier than I was making it. The two things that tripped me up- 1. not having a vent on my bottle for air to flow out 2. Overloosening the bleed bolt. really barely gotta unscrew it and bam flows like water I just used some old denebulizer tubing and a pieve of tape over a bottle, for those who dont wanna screw and ziptie and whatnot
@clutch5sp989 2 жыл бұрын
Ain't got no friends either. Got my dawg.....she's my buddy.
@chrisaskme811 2 жыл бұрын
Buy friends, Nate.
@Petesworkshop2225 4 жыл бұрын
The time my wife was pumping the gas pedal was the last time I did a two man brake bleed.
@gatewaysolo104 4 жыл бұрын
Why isn't anything coming out?😄
@HHI455 4 жыл бұрын
@@gatewaysolo104 LOL Gas was shooting into the carb!
@HHI455 4 жыл бұрын
Been there done that. My wife did the same she has the hang of it now. But really it was a one women one man job not a 2 man brake job. LOL
@scottjohnsoltis7748 4 жыл бұрын
Wifes are better at jobs in the bedroom!!!
@clintwalker5804 4 жыл бұрын
Yipe
@edwinherrera-nieto- 2 жыл бұрын
probably one of the best videos on bleeding I've seen, much appreciated. I've been turning wrenches since I was 17, mostly because I didn't have the money to take it to a mechanic and I don't believe I had ever seen this method, totally makes sense though, I'm 52 now.
@29Suckit 2 жыл бұрын
Coop story
@brianslocum2249 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. Where was this when I was a teenager?
@brianslocum2249 2 жыл бұрын
Man I can't even tell ya, it's priceless that you guys share your years of experience to help us out at home. I've saved myself a lot of money by doing it myself with the help of your videos. No way can I afford a mechanic, I spend too much on tools!!
@chrisgraves5492 2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm! My roommate actually pumped while I hooked this up, no mess, no constant tightening and loosening. 10/10 definitely recommend! Ps. I just saw this video an hour and a half ago, ran to oriellys, back home and done
@TheKramer841 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I do a repair and have to get KZfaq certified or take the KZfaq refresher. I get a sy of relief everytime 1a auto pops up! I've used about 20 or 30 of ur videos to make sure I don't forget the t's and i's of mechanics work. The videos you guys do gives me confidence in repairs compared to the Haynes books . You are appreciated. All of you. From the vehicles to the mechanics and from the videographers to the editors... Thanks again 💯
@rkgsd 4 жыл бұрын
One of the most thorough self-bleeding videos I've seen.
@shojay9270 2 жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate your video. Out of all the videos on here, yours was the best one. I just finished a rear brake job on my 06 HHR and it was a horrible experience. I don't ever want to go through that ever again. The worst part were the main springs. Took two days to finish. Thank you for all your help!
@opensage01 2 жыл бұрын
I was in a pickle after doing work to my car and during the test drive afterwards the brakes were super spongy. I knew I let a very little amount of air into the system, but was not sure what the impact would be. Wow, just a little bit of air made my vehicle so dangerous to drive. I don't have any friends close to me, so I searched KZfaq for "remove air from brake lines without bleeding" hoping there was a way. I found your video, went to the hardware store, picked up clear vinyl tubing. Went to the auto parts store, picked up brake fluid. Did this to my rear brake calipers and problem was solved. So simple and easy. Thank you very much for making and sharing this video. Have a great day and cheers.
@drumskas 4 жыл бұрын
Best video eeveeeer! As far as bleeding the brakes, thank you so much 1A auto and thank you so much for explaining slowly and patiently. Love 1A auto DIYs. Hands down the best.
@Noitisnt-ns7mo 2 жыл бұрын
1A is the cat's pajamas. (They had a video to do my P71 Crown Vic's intake manifold. I even bought it from them. It was pretty easy - "With their help.")
@AllanGabstonHowell Жыл бұрын
Just a friendly suggestion...if the vehicle happens to be your own property, replace all the caliper bleeder screws with Dorman SpeedBleed bleeder screws (which have one-way check valves built into them); and fit lengths of 3/16" vinyl tubing onto each bleeder screw and open them all up at the same time. Place the free ends of the vinyl tubing into the same container, and invert your brake fluid container onto your open master cylinder, and leave it there. Pump your brake pedal slowly and consistently, until clean fluid is seen in all hoses, and all hoses are free of air bubbles. Remove your brake fluid container from the master cylinder and re-cap the master cylinder. Give the brake pedal a few more pumps if the master cylinder fluid level is too high, then close all bleeder screws and remove the vinyl tubing from each and replace the protective caps. Purge the brake fluid from the lines into your container, and dispose of it properly. You will have bled the entire system in the same time it would have taken you to bleed only the longest brake line, and be done on less than half the time it would take you to bleed each line individually--fantastic when you need to do a full system flush.
@jamesfennell4809 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best method for bleeding brakes! After purchasing two vacuum bleeder tools your method released the air from my brake system. I replaced the master cylinder on my golf cart (without bench bleeding the new master cylinder) this method successfully solved my problem. Empty soda bottle and tubing! Many thanks!
@thisisntsergio1352 3 жыл бұрын
These camera angels exude the type of energy that makes a man say "Nice." E.g. 7:20
@jenniferkevresian76 4 жыл бұрын
Best instructional video on brake bleeding I've seen yet. Thanks! :)
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+Jennifer Kevresian Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
@ydiscoveredydiscovered5223 2 жыл бұрын
Just tried your method here today on a 2003 S10 front brake disc brake calipers and it worked like a charm! Thank you very much for sharing this idea. I used one of my lorex wireless cameras to keep an eye on the bottle while I pumped the brakes.
@Arthur_da_dog 2 жыл бұрын
I wish every single instructional video out there was this clear and easy to follow along. Beyond preem work!
@rolandotirador1565 Жыл бұрын
1A Auto your videos are literally the ones I always watch now whenever I have a doubt or want to figure out a different solution to making repairs. Seeing that I live pretty remote having friends over to help is pretty much not gonna happen; this video gave me a solution to my brake problems! Thanks
@novi0974 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant..God bless we old timers (pre interweb) have been doing this since 1986 .. Thank you for making a video !
@pukibob 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Crystal clear. I am so happy to live in the SW desert now. The video showing brake parts that are exposed to road salt reminded me of mechanic days back in the Midwest. This is so much better than yelling to the wife pump, release, pump, etc. She can stay in the house now! She did buy me a 5K lift for Christmas. Thanks again for a great descriptive video A1 auto.
@lilreb720666 3 жыл бұрын
1aauto is awesome 😎 I just used this method on my 03 Ram 1500 after replacing a brake line while doing a full suspension job. I hate brake bleeding but I love this method!!
@simoncossettini9680 2 жыл бұрын
I had good success with this technique but I still had some air in system - possibly due to bleeder valve undone more than needed... I added my own variation by pumping the brake 4 times and then using a cut 2x4 and the electric seat forward to do the final pump and hold it in place.... then tighten up / release as you would 2 person technique. This additional step fixed the the pedal from being sloppy / soft/ long travel which is a sign that there is air in the system.
@bjornefellhanded9708 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted tor each out and say thank you. Just used your guide as part of pads, rotors, flush. Excellent instruction.
@toonybrain Жыл бұрын
I always appreciate your videos. They’re the best out there. No excess, to-the-point, organized, and very clear.
@darrylcampbell4411 4 жыл бұрын
Best video I haved watched so far on this subject I needed to know if you bleed the brakes separately and finally someone who makes clear everything to do with brake bleeding. Including making your own bleed bottle set up. you rock bro.
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+darryl campbell Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
@tommcdaniel4900 6 жыл бұрын
I love it! What a great way to bleed brakes. No mess at all...I've done it many times but it always leaves a mess all over and a sore throat. Sore throat you ask? Yep, that comes from yelling back and forth to the other person in drive seat as to when to press down pedal and/or allow it to come back up. :)
@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын
+Tom McDaniel Thanks for watching. Keep us in mind in the future if you need parts for your vehicle. 1aauto.com
@BensCoffeeRants 6 жыл бұрын
I was worried you were drinking the brake fluid.
@Southernhosp 5 жыл бұрын
I was worried he was doing something else....
@bbbiesemeyer1 5 жыл бұрын
Lol I used to yell at my wife you sure your foots all the way down n she yells back yea so then I’d open it and close it but now thanks to this video ima try it by myself.
@enziojones5152 5 жыл бұрын
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@everbustos5763 4 жыл бұрын
Just found this! Getting older so I have to do stuff on my own now. Wish me luck!
@AFtraining 3 жыл бұрын
How did you get on mate?
@shelbyesters5732 Жыл бұрын
Been fixing my junk for years. No money to take it to a mechanic. Took off work today to put new pads/calipers on the front. Just got them installed and need to bleed the lines now. Thanks to whoever uploaded this.
@djaurit 3 жыл бұрын
Incredibly helpful, easy, and very inexpensive. A trip to Ace, $1.20 later, and brakes are perfect... thanks 1A Auto! The content you all put out is incredibly helpful!
@awakeandalive4248 3 жыл бұрын
I've done this job on 2 different 1998 Toyota Camrys, first time it was perfect but the second time not so easy, so here's things to watch out for normally it only takes a 32 oz.. bottle to bleed all 4 sides but buy an extra 8 or 12 oz. Just in case you ran out before the job is done when you loosen the bleeder bolt be careful not loosen it too much and my problem the second time was that the end of the tubing that goes into the bleeder bolt expanded because I had used it before so as I was pumping the brake pedal air was getting in and I couldn't figure out why until I noticed the problem with the tubing so I just cut the front piece off and it started to work perfect again so just have a bottle or 2 extra of fluid just in case they're cheap and you're still going to save a lot of money doing yourself I'm pretty sure mechanics charge a couple of hundreds of dollars and is no guarantee they're going to do it right, at least if you mess up you know what you did wrong.
@stepitup5409 6 жыл бұрын
Did a rotor and break job with the help of a fella at 1AAuto today. Great parts and great assistance! Thanks!
@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын
+stepitup Thanks for watching. Keep us in mind in the future if you need more parts! 1aauto.com
@brokenjava11 6 жыл бұрын
"break job"
@muntaserbarsoom6097 5 жыл бұрын
This is the clean not messy way to do it. Good job!
@The513Warning 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are simply the greatest! I love the detailed explanation behind everything too. I recently replaced my failing caliper and decided to change my fluid since I had the system open anyway. I watched a video of someone doing this same method before I did mine but they failed to explain how you need to keep the tube seal tight around the nipple. I bled my system but my brakes are super mushy (they do work). I can't wait to do this right this time. You guys are making DIY super easy.
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+The513Warning Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
@jimmysapien9961 2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@JayWalkerOnline Жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal tutorial. Things to help note for newbies (that I had to learn via the school of hard knocks) are: 1) Make sure the container with your clean brake fluid is ABOVE the brake bleeder valve. This ensures that you're not just dumping in a ton of liquid, and that air is for certain being released. 2) Gotta gotta gotta make sure that master cylinder cap is on and SCREWED ON (unlike other styles of brake bleeding that take it off or rest it on the top). 3) Some brake fluid is gonna fill into the container. I'm not 100% sure this isn't my own personal error, but I can also see fluid flowing into our mechanic's bottle as seen in this video, so I'm assuming that is to be expected. If you've got old, dirty brake fluid in there that you're bleeding, it'll contaminate the new brake fluid. This is really just best for air, at least in my experience/opinion. Of course if any old pros or mechanics have corrections for an apprentice like me I'd love to hear them. Thanks so much to all you at 1A Auto for your supremely helpful and informative videos!
@1AAuto Жыл бұрын
+Amand Edvard Thanks for the feedback!
@martinlutherbling424 2 жыл бұрын
2:43 you put the cap back onto the Master Cylinder not only to keep dirt from getting into the master cylinder but MORE IMPORTANTLY so that when you press on the brake pedal you don't BLOW brake fluid ALL OVER THE PLACE which will happen if you don't put the cap back onto the master cylinder.
@tomwhissel1336 4 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Thanks for the excellent DIY instructions!
@francisandrecyk5591 4 жыл бұрын
Rebuilding my 2006 gmc sierra and just replaced all brake lines. Was wondering how to bleed the brakes myself and remembered seeing other videos you put out had to check this one out. Great video, worked perfect and a big thanks for sharing.
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+FRANCIS ANDRECYK Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
@yamahaxs6501 4 жыл бұрын
this is the way I do it. I feel like it's more effective than the two person way. great info and video!
@AutOdometer 7 жыл бұрын
That intro is WAY better. Thumbs up. Good narrator as well. Oh and bleed valves never turn that easy lol
@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын
+myCarRepairChannel Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
@patrickhaywood9015 6 жыл бұрын
gti5
@rickn8or 2 жыл бұрын
They do if you hit 'em with a shot of PB Blaster twice a couple of days before you try to bleed the brakes. And this method works like a champ, especially if you have the bottle above the bleed valve; every bleeder procedure I've seen before had it below the bleed valve and has been a royal PITA to do. And get yourself a large hemostat to pinch off the hose an inch or so above the bleed valve.
@ambitiousmuslimrecordings3451 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I know nothing in cars and had an ABS issue. I appreciate your hard work and clarity.
@kevinjones8506 Жыл бұрын
Definitely the easiest time I had bleeding brakes! I appreciate the video! It saved me so much time
@fredhenschel2517 5 жыл бұрын
Found this video this morning and did the exact process on my 04 Silverado and now have a good solid peddle... thanks 👍🏻
@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын
+Fred Henschel Thanks for checking us out. Shop here for high quality auto parts: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@baynemerrell1338 2 жыл бұрын
Cap metro thought
@irzyxelwj 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I was using another person to help me get finished faster the last time and there seemed to be a problem. You never really know what the other person is doing if you can't see it. I honestly prefer to do everything myself. It may take longer, but at least I know it's being done right if everything rests on me. This will help me work alone and be thorough.
@billr4283 5 ай бұрын
I needed to do a complete break job on my ‘05 F150. I bought one of the more expensive vacuum devices…to ‘help’ speed the process along. After wasting time with the contraption, I built my collection bottle following your design. It worked perfectly and it was free (already had the tubing). THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
@andrewcheatle4691 4 жыл бұрын
Lots of similar videos around but this narrator and these videos are factual and to the point and have been a great help working on my vehicle ( a rust belt Cherokee XJ ). Thanks chaps!
@Dogbite7 4 жыл бұрын
I've tried that and it works great. I used a strong magnet with a string on the bottle neck so it wouldn't fall over.
@spelunkerd 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@ibrxhimmma8962 7 жыл бұрын
love 1Aauto
@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын
+Abraham MMA Thanks for checking us out! 1auto.com
@fancyimages 6 жыл бұрын
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@wevonox7941 3 жыл бұрын
After watching so many videos and After 3 days all day of trying different methods on bleeding the breaks I finally did it, I have breaks once again. With new rotors and pads on all four installed and full flush and it's now working better then ever I'm set. I'm glad I don't have to go through this again anytime soon. 👌👇🤘💪
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+Wevonox Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@rcolon5432 Жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining a great step by step process to bleed brakes. You are a great instructor. Thanks for doing the video.
@davidalbers9568 5 жыл бұрын
i have made one of these in the past with a magnet attached to the side of bottle to hold to frame. I also use a couple of folding make up mirrors so i can watch the fluid/bottle from in the car so you dont have to keep getting out to check..works great
@garysantos7053 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, 1A Auto, your video helped me to do a one man brake bleeding. I would recommend, instead of pinching the tube after finishing, if you lower the bottle below the bleeder valve, all the excess fluid will drain back into the bottle.
@Juan2011Strong 4 жыл бұрын
Do you do this process with the vehiclen on or off
@BlueBomberTurbo 3 жыл бұрын
@@Juan2011Strong Off. With the car running, the brake booster will be active, and you'll have crazy pressure in the lines when you step on the brake pedal. You'll shoot the hose off the bleeder valve and spray brake fluid everywhere on the first press.
@martinosvath5285 3 жыл бұрын
Genius. All the wisdom in the world is on KZfaq. Thanks guys!
@AirplaneFreak 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I was able to bleed my brakes to a firm pedal thanks to 1aauto. Thanks guys!
@BYF1228 4 жыл бұрын
Did the exact thing to my 96 accord yesterday after replacing my front and rear pads. Thank you. I saved a lot of 💰. I got all the air out of the system and my brakes works great 👍
@aliciasneider5296 4 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Can't wait to try it on mine. However, seems that once the bleeder screw is tight again, instead of having to worry about pinching off the tubing to prevent oil going everywhere, perhaps lowering the bottle well below the screw first would be the best bet, as gravity is then working in your favor.
@bugoutbikes8629 3 жыл бұрын
I can attest that your above method works with no spillage.
@stewartrowlands792 2 жыл бұрын
You do want the air to rise through the hose though so having the bottle high isn't a bad shout
@BubbaGumpShrimpss 2 жыл бұрын
@@stewartrowlands792 But the bleeder screw will be tight so air wont be able to go in?
@RockReggaeRiff 2 жыл бұрын
@@BubbaGumpShrimpss don't loosen the bleeder screw too much. A quarter turn is all you need. Too much will make it leak out from the threads and possibly allow air to get in. However, you can put a layer of Teflon tape on the threads to make a good seal, remove the bleeder, apply the tape and thread it back into the caliper
@Noitisnt-ns7mo 2 жыл бұрын
@@stewartrowlands792 Point taken.
@MissionFailed2 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, man! Almost wasted $90 on a "brake bleeder kit". Forever alone team unite!
@irregularmana6216 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You saved me a ton of money! Informative and yet simple enough for a diyers.
@yasser5380 5 жыл бұрын
I successfully did all the method of do the entire system again. :'D
@markb2451 3 жыл бұрын
I like clever ideas, I tried this and it worked perfectly! I say “Thank you”, great tip.
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+Mark B Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@louismontagne8366 5 жыл бұрын
I love that music! Thanks for good lessons!
@genekorpita4765 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice and it's really nice to see it professionally done. !!!
@christopherbowler4428 3 жыл бұрын
You guys really do help us DIY guys from beginners to pros. Thanks for you help
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Bowler Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@evocre8r 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Very clear and easy to follow. Its been a while since I've changed the brake fluid in a car so I'm glad for the reminders. Great job!
@Jhnmor 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation You saved the day. Thank you so much
@bobgil3464 2 жыл бұрын
Great video . Will use this technique tomorrow. Never thought about drilling a small vent hole. Makes sense.
@thecasualcitizen492 4 жыл бұрын
I am going to try this right now. Thanks very much.
@thecasualcitizen492 4 жыл бұрын
Well, I made the one-man bleeding bottle this afternoon and replaced the rear calipers, rotors, and pads on my 2004 Jetta TDI wagon. The one-man bleeding bottle works like a champ. I'll keep it in my shop for the next brake job. Thanks for the great idea. It really works great!
@anowzanaw879 4 жыл бұрын
When come out outside who hold brake pedal
@DavidMartin-yh3ok 3 жыл бұрын
XXX
@swampjoe1985 3 жыл бұрын
@@anowzanaw879 you hold the pedal so air does not come back in. With this method, it's drawing fluid in from the bottle so no need to hold pedal. Make sense?
@clydesmith8285 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thank you so much for posting
@nathanmanuel8445 Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing on my chevy truck and it worked. No wasting time or sitting at a shop for weeks.
@veritasvincit4178 3 жыл бұрын
The best how to vids on KZfaq.you save me so much money , I will gladly search for my parts with 1A Auto
@rjaj3276 5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video simple and straight to the point. Love y'all's videos 👍
@ThroughtheLife 7 жыл бұрын
saved a lot of hassle man this is the best informative videos by far...kudos to you guys
@Th3_0_h8 4 жыл бұрын
So I replaced a beach cylinder on a rear drum and when I push the brake pedal a few times they start to catch but when I leave the pedal be and push it a few seconds later it goes straight to the floor. Any ideas on what's going on?
@yrbadself 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys fro producing these videos. I have bought a number of auto parts from you (just recently brake rotors, pads, and fron wheel hubs) becuase I watched your installation vides, and feel that they guys training me to do the work desrve the business.
@rayoh2011 Жыл бұрын
Good Job! Straight to the point, clear and simple instructions! Good reason why 1A Auto gets over 2 million sub's.👍
@williamlorenzmedia9026 6 жыл бұрын
Great! Nice work guys. Just what I needed, especially since my friends are all rich and just take their cars to the shop when they need brake work. Can't get them to help me bleed my brakes. Lol.
@odogg4447 5 жыл бұрын
you need new friends
@gabrielsteiger5465 5 жыл бұрын
@@odogg4447 right - i dont even know ol dude and i'd help him. good to be self-sufficient tho - for this very reason
@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! +William Lorenz Media
@o.k.upchurchiii914 5 жыл бұрын
then they are not good friends then
@Mrsfreddys98 4 жыл бұрын
My best friend is a 2x4 that is doing the pedal brake push!! lol 😂
@sup2069 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, towards the end, you can also move the bottle down before removing the line; all the fluid will drain out, no drips!
@codyleschefsky5345 Жыл бұрын
I actually really enjoy 1A auto. Very clear and instructional.
@joker2712005 5 жыл бұрын
You are the Man!!!!!! This is creative and genius! I bled the brakes so easily after watching this video.. Thank you sooooooo much. Now my kids will never bleed brakes the old way when they grow up... Thanks for changing history!
@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын
+William penrose Your welcome! Thank you for the feedback.
@Anonymous-it5jw 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video. When I do this, I try to keep the bottle below the level of the bleeder screw to make the air bubbles more easily seen in the bend at the highest part of the hose but close to the bleeder screw where you're working. The zip tie on the hose below the bottle cap is a great idea.
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+Anonymous98 Thanks for checking us out!
@michaeldowdy382 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Suggestion: before starting the process go around first and make sure each bleeder valve is loose enough to be opened once you get to it... and to make sure the wrench size is correct for each valve (believe it or not the size is not always standard especially if a non OEM brake part had ever been installed). If one or all are not easily opened you can do what’s necessary to free up the valves, before starting the process with the bottle.
@Mr.DontKnow 2 жыл бұрын
I was trying to do it with a wrench and almost stripped the valve just because I didn't want to take the tire off. I used a socket with ratchet to loosen them before completely using a wrench.
@RockReggaeRiff 2 жыл бұрын
A line wrench is a good option too. Never stripped one while use it.
@Noitisnt-ns7mo 2 жыл бұрын
@@RockReggaeRiff Most definitely. Good advice, for sure.
@jimmysapien9961 2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@amicloud_yt 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great suggestion. I just did the brakes on my Miata and I checked the bleeders first. 3 of them broke off like they were made out of plastic!
@paulone-off7286 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea, literally just done this on my ford tranist after rebuilding a rear caliper, works perfectly, cheers for a great tip. That's one plastic bottle i'll be keeping :-)
@lordfrank3455 4 жыл бұрын
If you replace a rear caliper , do you have to bleed just that one caliper bleeder screw or do you have to do all of them because of that change ?
@davidrobins4025 3 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful information with a good clear video and description on how to do this job by yourself. Thank you.
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+David Robins Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs and maintenance! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@dekebell3307 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 1A, that was super easy to understand and replicate. Appreciate the help!
@x-man5056 5 жыл бұрын
I have used this method for years. It works well. One tip- I use a little bit more hose with a ring magnet. Put the hose through the ring magnet and then place magnet onto the frame somewhere close to, but above caliper. This way you can set the bottle on the ground. Also, for anyone with an air compressor, the vacuum bleeder available at Harbor Freight is a fabulous tool/ system for this job. Highly recommend it and it's inexpensive.
@chrislg4519 3 жыл бұрын
Hi does HF vacuum bleeder work better because air compressor siphons fluid faster? Thanks
@thurm101 2 жыл бұрын
Cant believe it was this easy. Got my new caliper on with no problem. Thank u
@kishou 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best and most thorough teacher. Big props. Keep up the great work.
@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын
+Amha Ademasu Thank you for the positive feedback and for watching!
@bigmike690smc 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I will be using this method tomorrow on my Super Duty.
@bigmike690smc 7 жыл бұрын
It worked out well the Super Duty has brakes again !
@genejackson4261 6 жыл бұрын
Big Mike never heard of a super duty model or make...
@theduder2617 6 жыл бұрын
2017 F-250 Ford Super Duty. Super Duty is a Ford model I guess you could say. Many of them have the duel real wheel setup.
@drowssapma 6 жыл бұрын
I'll have to do this on my Super Duty as well. The rear brake line failed. Mine is a bit "older" (2002).
@geoffrundlett1697 4 жыл бұрын
@@drowssapma rear line just failed on my '02 SuperDuty in the engine compartment by the flex section coming out of the ABS pump. Had to fabricate a new line. All sealed up, but all fluid was lost. Gonna fill and bleed next.
@howardelfman4727 6 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks!
@austindavis7574 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched about 10-15 different videos an this one was the one that really helped, much appreciated!
@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын
+Austin Davis Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@stephenturley1960 2 жыл бұрын
Best video on this topic I have ever watched! Well done.
@cyberbid 4 жыл бұрын
This is the only video i’m likely to need to do this job. So clear, informative, and helpful. Really nice pace as well! Well done man! Ive subbed just for this video alone 👍🏻
@steves5355 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'll be taking this goofy pump back then, getting my money back, thanks guys.. great video.
@oscarmoyano2724 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos! Saludos cordiales Desde Argentina
@jayhockley8841 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video ! Ive been doing this since 1986 and Ive tryed to share it with others but they just thought it couldnt be done by one person . I found the process in an old GM manual .
@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын
+Jay Hockley Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@XwpisONOMA Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention (or probably did not know) that cars use a dual diagonal braking system meaning the rear right and the front left brakes are on the same line. Also the front right and the rear left are also on their own line. This ensures that the car won't pull to one side should one line failed. So the correct way to bleed is first the brake caliper farthest from the master cylinder then the one diagonally on the same line and finally continue with the 2nd farthest away and finish with the one diagonally from that. Everything else in this video is spot on!
@gthomer1231 3 жыл бұрын
i use a little longer hose on the right side and left side so i can actually see when the bubbles stop while looking out the open driver/passenger doors
@dizzydavid4668 3 жыл бұрын
Nice idea
@FreeSpeechIsFreedom 11 ай бұрын
This is an excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to make it.
@tomfrantz Ай бұрын
THIS was the best of the brake bleed videos IMO
@cstacks05 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. With your help, I am now ready to tackle the job. (football reference).
@paultyler7355 5 жыл бұрын
Lovit
@hanebalaseged5005 6 жыл бұрын
I've noticed the process is a little bit faster if you position the bottle so it's below the bleeder valve but I've done it both way and it works great no need to drop big dollars on a self bleeding vacuum
@dangerdavefreestyle 6 жыл бұрын
I'd think you want the bottle higher so the air bubbles go up and away from the caliper and the only thing that can get sucked back in or be anywheres near the bleeder screw is fluid
@applefitch 6 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter where the bottle sits: 1) The pressure within the system (pumping the brake pedal) is what moves the air and fluid through the lines. 2) the end of the bleeder tube is submerged in brake fluid at the bottom of the bleeder bottle to keep air from returning back into the system. 3) the air rises (key point) through the brake fluid in the bottle regardless of its position, as long as the tube remains submerged. In fact, you could make a bottle and tube device that mimics an IV bag and tube to bleed your brakes just as quickly or as slowly - it doesn't make a difference on speed and would actually waste less brake fluid. You're purging the trapped air within the fluid by applying enough pressure to move both fluid and air to a place where the air can escape - that's it.
@thedevilriders101 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Most simple and easiest video I've found.
@dannyorsello8668 Жыл бұрын
So glad you switched to the box end of the wrench! Good video, thank you very much.
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