DIY Bleeding The Brake System of a 2002 Ford F-150 by Yourself with just Two Tools

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Complete brake system bleed of a 2002 Ford F-150 Truck with only 2 tools. The OEM Automotive Brake Bleeding Kit Model #25136 from Auto Zone for about $30 and a 3/8" Stanley Wrench
I made this video specifically to encourage people to Do the repairs themselves . A lot of folks are discouraged when they see a How-To Video because mechanics will use floor Jack's, jack stands, impact wrenches, impact sockets, breaker bars, line wrenches & more. They might not want to try if they feel like they have to buy hundreds of dollars in tools, but in reality you can save money, do it yourself and buy tools along the way.
First you need to get a feel for the repair by trying it out. With this method you only need 2 tools to get the entire brake system bleed.
Since everyone has felt the impact of COVID19 aka the Coronavirus, people might need to save as much money as possible by making a repair, so hopefully this helps someone.
I am a mechanic who wants to help encourage more American tradesman to Do It Yourself
You can follow me on Instagram @thebackwoodsmechanic
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@knottreel 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video! No B.S., no obnoxious music, no reving engine sounds, just great instructions.

@barrygordon1173 3 жыл бұрын

Instruction on how to be a idiot

@GDMHificationranpitc 2 жыл бұрын

REV UP YOUR ENGINEEEEEEES! NO ride a donkey like Jesus

@blackterminal 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I dislike the music too. I heard it increases views but gaaa it's annoying.

@Franksinatra96 Жыл бұрын

@@blackterminal it's ok to play music but very soft quiet like music not music playing in the same volume as like when your talking Or like the one person said revving the engine

@Spacesprocketz 2 жыл бұрын

I watched 10 videos of this today and I’m glad I found yours! You got straight to the point with detailed instructions and you did the JOB CORRECT! Thanks Bro

@slimdot7031 Жыл бұрын

A true shade tree mechanic, no safety glasses, no gloves. I just bled brakes on my Ford E150 with the same tool. Thanks

@MCMLXXVII- Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO HELP EVERYONE , INCLUDING MYSELF . CLEAR -STRIAGHT TO THE POINT-BEST DIY BRAKE BLEDDER VIDEO ONLINE.

@joaquinpuntonet9998 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point! Clear, brief, and concise explanations on each step in the process. Superb instructional delivery. Way to go!

@MrOmarcal13 Жыл бұрын

You're video is still helping people, like me, learn how to bleed those brakes. Thanks for the video!!!

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Different strokes for diffent folks i like learning different techs techniques and incorporating them into my work style

@MrTravisbirck 3 жыл бұрын

just replaced my strut/shocks on the rear of my Celica. bough this in anticipation of bleeding by myself. Thanks for the video, way better than the non-existent instructions that came with it.

@OneIroNauT_1 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked your style of video and your way of showing kinda what its like for the "not as affluent" do it yourself person. The only thing I disagreed with is your order of bleeding. All cars are different and the standard with abs is furthest from the cylinder then next, etc. But there are exceptions to every rule. It's free and easy to look up your vehicle and see what the recommendation is. Safety 1st and all that. Otherwise you were spot on. You also did a great job of showing the process the air in the line, etc. You also set up your shots and then had to hold the camera so in my book your top notch. I think everyone that comes across a video like this can appreciate it immediately. Hope you are well and life's good, as I'm 2 years late to this video.

@davidnewton3882 3 жыл бұрын

Great job of bleeding the brakes and demonstrating the brake bleeding tool.

@rockhit8798 4 ай бұрын

That's the kind of videos we need. Direct to the point no b... sh...t. thank you so much.

@bradspence9864 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video, but I’ve read several other places where one should start bleeding at the furthest wheel from the master cylinder. In the case of ABS vehicles, one should start at the furthest wheel from the ABS module.

@lmdrd Жыл бұрын

Rule of thumb is start to wheel farthest to the driver side which is the right rear wheel. But refer to ur service manual coz theyre not all the same. My car says I start at driver side front wheel.

@joepedroza4707 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Simple step by step instructions. Cant wait to do mine. Thank u sir.

@cherylwiliams5279 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping to give instructions n confidence to the community. My first time seeing you and it was easy to subscribe may U be blessed to continually be a blessing. Stay prosperous!?

@Michael-xp5mw 2 жыл бұрын

A video great and great job man! You were right every other video says start with the caliper farthest away from the master cylinder! I've worked in auto dealerships my whole life and I've had mechanics tell me it doesn't matter what will you start with as long as you get all the air out of the lines. Again great job keep up the good work bro!

@jeffreyromans8174 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir I appreciate your clear instructions plus your steady camera skills lol Make repairs great again!

@emerardomunoz4904 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining it the simplest way possible very good explanation going to give it a shot !

@michaelchilders1658 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video!! On my way to Auto Zone to get this kit shortly. I have the same exact truck too so this video really helped me out!! Thank you!👍

@toddcott9510 Ай бұрын

From a back woodsman, in Scotland. To a back woodsman in the US. Thanks for the video.

@davidosman2006 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, priceless advice. Thanks for the upload.

@j-deezy321 4 ай бұрын

This guy‘s a great teacher.

@barrybebenek8691 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo brother. I like your style with doing things as a “regular guy”. Now subscribed. 🇨🇦👍🏼

@randallperry2705 Жыл бұрын

Good clear instructions, advice, and video. Nice work

@Dan395. 4 жыл бұрын

thks you man!great mentality !keep up the good work and video!

@georgethouroughgood8268 Жыл бұрын

Great and simple video. Thanks man!

@ryansaunders5418 2 жыл бұрын

Major respect!! Thank you for taking the time to be so helpful. The enhanced calm that you have takes the stress factor down so much! You have a new fan sir, thank you, I hope you have a great day!!!

@jimwalch8802 Жыл бұрын

nice, simple, easy to follow. thank you

@iplayloud2 2 жыл бұрын

I like to hold the vinyl tube up right after leaving the bleeder, you see the bubbles coming out very well.

@skippyjones4195 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel great video great job Thank you 👍💪

@beastking55 3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much im going to try this today and i will let you know how it went

@haroldhodge7770 Жыл бұрын

Great video this is what I need to do with my truck thanks

@outdaboxent9338 9 ай бұрын

What a great video sir. I tried to bleed the brakes yesterday on a 2019 VW Tiguan . Changed rear rotors and pads . Over torqued a caliper pin and it broke off in the caliper with the threaded side stuck in the hole . So now I have a new problem. However after watching your video . I realize my own tool is defective. The needle is not moving when I squeeze the trigger at all. I put in the little o-rings on the inside of the cap before sealing it .

@SkullivanBones 3 жыл бұрын

This video saved my a$$, thank you very much!

@davejbueckert1577 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Nicely informative.

@hotmess8077 3 жыл бұрын

I always spray bleeder valves with penetrating fluid before trying to loosen. Broke off a few before.

@sanecanefishing 2 ай бұрын

Great video brother 👊

@shawnluther4636 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up promoting the American spirit to be indepent being self reliant on each other take care of our own.Thank Sir.

@genecenora7176 Жыл бұрын

Great video with no BS, I need to see a video showing how to bleed a abs system after replacing a broken line without using a scanner tool. Thanks

@gregsantos9731 5 ай бұрын

Yup it will really help me, yes your so right, DIY would save you money plus the fact that your sure that doing it for your self job is really done right as any owner wanted it to be. Thanks bro. By the way, I'm from the Philippines 🇵🇭

@shawnluther4636 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my fellow american brother.I appriciate your trauning video good job.I had not used this bleeder kit.I have always used a secind person.usually my mother or brother.Wr had mechanic fun in our terns.disagreement on hiw to.lol.He passed at 24 years old in 99.Mom cant help these days.I just had test in my heart last two days.Your quike training regreshed my memery and how to connect the reservoir. NO instructions from the zone.Keep promotting the ametican sport by

@Darth_Ginger Жыл бұрын

I just inherited my dad's 03 f150 you just made my life so much easier cuz I just had to replace the master cylinder cuz it had an internal leak in the seals

@dimi911 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@fordford9133 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for your help. Very well explained. If you're in Ireland I would buy you a beer 🍻

@michaelguill7315 Жыл бұрын

Love your video thank you I helped a lot

@DJCAL60 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you

@oscargonzalez8518 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video Señor nice views and iam agree no crazy noise.

@ericlaate6964 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks hell yeah brother keep up with videos

@carlosserrano4955 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I think this will help me thank you

@repairdrive 3 жыл бұрын

Good simple video!

@stevebarnes9694 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful...thanks!

@victorlaurainlove6108 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video you should teach classes to these KZfaqrs that over complicate things. Keep up the good work an keep it simple. Oh yea whoever reads this subscribe to this man's channel. Thanks bro you rocked this video.

@ImportRace 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info and tip. I just order the brake bleeder

@ernestogonzalez2185 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video 👍🏽

@Theferg1 3 жыл бұрын

It was $30.00 a year ago!! It’s now $40.00 a year later!!! Wow we are in trouble fokes!!

@pewpew9040 Жыл бұрын

29.99 CAD in princess auto May 2023

@fisher-ph7ll Жыл бұрын

Just bought the same one and it was $55 not including the 9.75% sales tax here in TN

@1lowaccord176 6 ай бұрын

$55 now 2024

@pappynotpapi2070 5 ай бұрын

@@fisher-ph7llwhere are you in tn?? I just bought the same one for 36$ north of Nashville.

@fisher-ph7ll 5 ай бұрын

@@pappynotpapi2070 i’m in Memphis

@duglasserrano5098 Жыл бұрын

clear video i like it , good job

@virginiosantiago3329 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you are the best

@gcbranger3925 3 жыл бұрын

that's a very good video. i prefer to use a 6 point wrench on my bleeder screws though.

@darrylcrum2495 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I purchased that same bleeding kit and could not find the instructions for using it. Your video made it very clear.

@olliefoxx7165 4 жыл бұрын

Mine from AutoZone didn't come with directions either. They really just quit caring about little details like quality of construction and quality build.

@justaguynamedme8337 3 жыл бұрын

Same here...no instructions with the pump!!!😠😠😠

@thomaselam2532 3 жыл бұрын

How the hell you put the seals on the lid

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

I second that notion

@murph2521 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaselam2532 the rubber o ring actually sits on the top of the clear reservoir cup in a groove. Not in the lid.

@ItsOrganicDontPanic 2 жыл бұрын

Looking to do my 2001 f150. If more people are videos like this DIY would be easier

@kylepowell9829 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@dannysautorepair Жыл бұрын

Watching here from new York city

@wilsonmontgomery7780 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being realistic.

@wisdomsquare28 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@stanswarts1939 2 жыл бұрын

Good job appreciate it.

@carlosemmanuel2009 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dioscurimas1018 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice !!!!!

@gaklotz 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. New subscriber

@CYBRLFT Жыл бұрын

Small point of correction on an otherwise awesome video. You want to bleed from farthest to nearest in respect to the master cylinder, not nearest to farthest. Resource: ASE A5 certification.

@jacksmith2315 4 ай бұрын

I tend to agree. Thats the way i do it. My last job, the manager swore by closest first. Ive had it work just as well both ways. Some cars/manufacturers actually do say to start closest to the master, mostly some newer cars.

@topwolfautomotive6274 4 жыл бұрын

good video Sir

@yubautube Жыл бұрын

thank you

@RichardHardin Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Roy-xu2nb 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@AwesomeFuture777 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but how does working from front to rear work any better than the traditional rear to front. Great to the point instructions. I think I'll get one on my commercial Auto Zone account

@jarussebentley6818 3 жыл бұрын

That's a real average dude right there..no fancy business..thanks Lad

@vvwashington10 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased the same unit you have for my Mercedes S550.... not trying to pay $350 when I can do it myself. I'll be getting to this in the morning. This looks easy enough. I'll let you know how it turns out. Awesome video...Thank you!!!

@mr.t8ylor795 4 жыл бұрын

I Just Bought This Today Too For My 08 Vic Civi. Mechanic Wanted To Charge Me $265.... I Laughed All The Way To AutoZone!!! oan. I appreciate the vid BackWood! 👍

@vvwashington10 4 жыл бұрын

Bought it...used it...Laughed at the techs at Mercedes!!! Saved myself almost $400!!!

@josefelix4152 3 жыл бұрын

I... I'm a mechanic that charges for doing that lol! XD!!! I will say $200 is to much money for flushing a brake system, I mean the fluid is like $10 or so for DOT3-4, and the charge per hour about $60-$90 bucks depending on the shop, so honestly you shouldn't pay over $120 max, if you don't want to do it your self.

@mtsanchez27 3 жыл бұрын

@@josefelix4152 hola amigo! ¿Entonces si conviene comprar este kit para trabajos de mecánica móbiles?

@dustieman9727 3 жыл бұрын

@@mtsanchez27 si amigo !!

@jwayne777 8 күн бұрын

🎉❤ awesome!

@mrchrisoben Жыл бұрын

Great video Do I need to close the cap of my master cylinder reservoir while doing this it has to be open ?

@aftech7268 3 жыл бұрын

This makes more sense strat from the front going to the rear all the other videos I’ve been watching started bleeding from the rear passenger end which and then the front it will defeat the purpose of bleeding out the air in the system

@jakefriesenjake 2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on if you pump the brakes or use the Vac kit.

@jacksmith2315 4 ай бұрын

Its actually better to start furthest from the master since that is the longest line holding the most air so you get more air out faster starting furthest. Ive done it both ways, they both work, but i tend to like starting furthest. By the time you get to the front, there is less air than starting closest.

@soilmanted Жыл бұрын

Yes if you have a Ford 150 you don't need to jack it up. But if you have a recently manufactured car most likely it will be rather low to the ground. You may have to jack it up. Also, in my experience with my 2015 Honda Fit, even though my brakes did not need bleeding, and I was simply flushing the old dirty fluid out of all the lines, my vacuum pump kept pulling air bubbles though the tubing. Eventually I realized that by cracking the bleeder valve only 1/2 a turn or even less, what may have been happening was that air was being sucked in from around the threads of the bleeder valve. Supposedly an "old mechanic's trick" is to put a little multipurpose grease around the threads. However I had trouble getting grease to that spot. The area was rather crowded with things. Also, I kind of worry that with grease around the threads, when screwing the bleeder valve back in some grease might be forced into the system. So I decided that next time I was going to look for a helper bleed the brakes using the push method rather than the pull method. That is, get someone to step on the brake pedal while I open the valve, and allow the pedal back up after I close the valve. Or I could save a few minutes by using a check-valve, a one-way valve. Auto parts stores describe these as being a "one-man bleeder tool." They really are not "one-person" bleeder tools because you can't work the brake pedal and see any air bubbles in the tubing, at the same time. However they cost practically nothing and can save a few minutes of time off of the job.

@BaronVonBeckinstien 3 жыл бұрын

In your opinion. Do you think you would use this if you had a kid that needed some extra chores, or would you put the kid to work? It seems to be a bit better at evacuating the air while not going through as much brake fluid. Or maybe there was just a lot of air in the truck’s brake lines. Great Chanel BTW.

@donaldsmith3048 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have seen others do this, but you made it easier to understand!

@gahomeinvestor Жыл бұрын

You have THE BEST video of all that I've watched. From a US Marine do-it- yourselfer... Semper Fi!

@playstation2bigs 3 жыл бұрын

How do you clean the vacuum pump hose lines after finishing the bleeding process?

@AOE5578 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼thank you

@Dnasty1 Жыл бұрын

My man…. Just what I wanted to see someone doing it without taking the tires off. I think I can even reach through the wheel itself because of the spokes on my car. One question though… is it not better to start bleed at the farthest caliper because then it draws the remaining air to the ones ahead of it?

@trelltheguy 29 күн бұрын

You gotta bleed the far right passenger side first, then the left driver side second, then the passenger driver side third, then the driver side.

@samohtmungam8955 Жыл бұрын

I've always been able to bleed brakes by myself, with a glass bottle or jar and a length of clear plastic tubing. Never owned a vacuum pump.

@blackterminal 2 жыл бұрын

This might seem a dumb question but I have put lots of air in my slave cylinder clutch line.. will this suck out the air I was silly enough to put in the line?

@johnhotrod3231 Жыл бұрын

Is the vacuum pump able to pull air out of a master cylinder (if there was air on it), or does it just pull air from the lines and wheel cylinders?

@rmcclain71 Жыл бұрын

You Should ALWAYS!!! START From The B Lines furthes from the B. Master cyclinder. To avoid the issues like u had. NO fluid comlng out your driver side brakes system.

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

I was doing it all wrong i sucked some into the pump the first time second time couldnt find the o ring to seal collections cup thus no suckie suckie guess its warranty time unless you know where i can get that special o ring

@TheOfficialSoulfire 2 жыл бұрын

How many minutes per brake do you estimate it took you to bleed the fluid until there was no bubbles? I've had my truck for 2 years now , same year make and model as yours and just can't seem to get those bubbles out. I've checked everywhere for no leaks and I think maybe I'm not seeing that perhaps maybe it's because it's a bigger vehicle why it's taking so long for these bubbles to get out.

@bradysolaem2467 3 жыл бұрын

I should download the instructions

@josecorretjer1371 2 жыл бұрын

Did any one have issues making a solid connection with the bleeder valve with the hose? The valve was too small to get an air tight connection.

@1LOVEFREE 3 ай бұрын

do you keep the master cylinder cap open or close?

@BgMy23 3 жыл бұрын

Are you supposed to keep the top opened where the fluid goes into?

@truthsearcherforever3211 Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy had a question I’m running into problems I have a 1997 F150 XLT 4.6 L 4 x 4 and I bled the brakes system put new oil & seals on the brake calipers and drum brake pistons put a new brake master cylinder and brake booster and tested the ABS module by sticking a stick in the little hole and pressing on the brake and it does not move the stick supposedly that sign is good but my brakes are still spongy meaning it sinks in half way And driving at 25 miles an hour residence I stepped hard on the brakes and it takes about 1.5 or 2 seconds to come to a stop but I want my brakes to bite on the rotors and it’s not doing that is this normal or do I need to plug a scanner so it could auto bleed mode to complete the service so it could break hard? I heard this from a GMC Tech veteran who said that I might need to hook up scanner just like the GMC trucks. I hope u can help with good info. I want my truck To leave tread marks on the ground when I slam the brakes hard I want my brace to bite the rotors just like my Mazda 2002 but I don’t know where ABS is the Design to not do this.

@Darth_Ginger Жыл бұрын

Does this need to be done with it the vehicle on or off

@E46Mico Жыл бұрын

He said crystal clear

@vezina808 7 ай бұрын

Will this “vacuum” bleeder tool works on older cars that has a proportioning valve? I have a 1978 olds cutlass that has a proportioning valve and I tried using those “pressure” bleeding tool and brake fluid wasn’t streaming out of the rear wheel cylinder.

@jacksmith2315 4 ай бұрын

There's a difference between pressure bleeding and vacuum bleeding. Pressure bleeding you are actually pushing the air through the line and out the master cylinder. Vacuum bleeding you are pulling the out the line through the bleeder. With a pressure bleeder, you have to have a container full of fluid so it pushes the fluid into the bleeder and the air out the master. Both ways you always want to have full fluid because if you run the fluid down you start getting air in the system and have to start over. You can also gravity bleed. Just keep the master full, crack the bleeder, and let the fluid run out until theres no more air and all clear/new fluid, then close the bleeder. No air enters the system unless you run the master dry, or press then release the brake pedal w the bleeder open. You can press the pedal down w the bleeder open, but you can not release the pedal until the bleeder is closed or it will suck air. But thats only if you're doing the 2 person way, which actually does work best because it forces the air out with much more pressure.