Thank you Tim for great tutorials. I never done it before and after watching your video fluched break fluid on my 2015 crv which should be done 2 years ago.

Ah ha! I just finished this! Thanks for every details! I understood when I start follow your instructions. 1/4 turn was too much for me. Just little bit of unscrew bleeder valve and when it start dripping, that was the perfect point. At this much of valve open, fluid was not going back into bleeder valve but dripping when brake pumping!! Thnaks alot!

Nicely done Tim, took wife's Pilot In just for oil change and they wanted over 100 dollars to do brake fluid flush. Great video keep it up! Btw I will be doing brake fluid flush myself.

The procedure Mr. Wong shows in this video really does work perfectly . More. I know people that just open the bleeder and let the air come out of the line without even touch the break pedal till the fluid comes out without air bubbles, then close the valve and done. Check it out

Just what I was looking for, great video !

Excellent job. Wish I had You Tube when I was younger!

Wonderful, clear, detailed video!

Nice tutorial. I'm going to attempt this method towards my '15 Honda Fit thank you!

Thank you very much for posting this detailed video. It really helped me. :)

One thing I would of done different is add some brake fluid to the empty water bottle to start so it doesn’t pull in air, never use a empty bottle for a one man bleeding, peace and God Bless

Nice clear and complete video. I would add to NOT press the brake pedal all the way to floor, just half way or you might blow the seal on the master brake cylinder.

Just did mine today on my 2015 CRV. Also great time to rotate the tires. I flushed TWO 32oz bottles of Dot 3 through the lines and it still didn't come out clear but it was a LOT better than it was which was a murky greenish brown.

Excellent Video, thanks.

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful and clearly explain.

I'm surprised you didn't use like a small hanger/hook/bungee to put the tubing a little more vertical or elevated near the brake nipple. That way, you have fluid in the line and you can be more assured there is no air near the nipple that can be pulled back as you release the brake pedal. Meaning, have maybe 3-4in of brake fluid in the line near the nipple (unless you put speed bleeders). It was hard to see in your video if the tube near the nipple had actual fluid, or was empty. Having a elevated tube near the nipple would allow fluid to stay and you and just lower it to get the fluid to flow down before dislodging the tube from the nipple. Even let's say no air got into the system, it'd still be good practice to bleed.

Great vid. Thank you

So helpful thank you

Can I add two more tips? 1: make sure NOT to drain out the reservoir. Keep adding. 2: there are hoses you can buy that only bleed out 1 direction and won’t come back the other way. It really helps. Thanks, your video was awesome

@Tim Wong This has to be the most professional, clear video/audio, and well explained CRV break fluid change video I have seen by far on KZfaq. Well done man. Question: I have CRV 2008 automatic 2WD. I dont drive much. Its 2008. Is process the same you think? 1. Is the order same left front right front and then back as you described in this video for 2008 2WD EX CRV? 2. Does the nut require no Torque? How do you determine how tight it needs to be when tightening it back on? 3. Do you recommend using air compressor to remove and reinstall tires, I usually do my tire rotation at time shop. I believe they suggest 100 lb/ft for Honda tires. This question is for reference since I dont know much about it.

Very good jub.You also neded to bled the clutch

Many years ago I tried this method and got air in the brake system. The reason for that was is that when pumping the brakes the air got back in around the bleeder screw tiny gaps. Had to use a two-man method to purge the air from the system. I then switched to (still one man method) using a vacuum pump. Did not have to utilize a two-man method after that.

I appreciate Mr. Wong making such an informative video. However, as K. Kennyson said,just opening the bleeder fitting and then pumping the brakes will introduce air into the line.(As the pedal moves back and forth). Unless you have a bleeder kit with a check valve, it will take two people. Connect the drain line, have an assistant pump the brakes several times, HOLD pedal pressure, then open the bleeder fitting. Allow the pedal to travel to the floor. HOLD pedal pressure. Now close the bleed fitting and release pedal. Repeat procedure until all bubbles are no longer seen in drain line, or all new fluid introduced. This will prevent air introduction into the calipers. Air in the line = spongy brakes.Also, just me personally, but using liquid cleaner on the fitting makes a mess. Just remove dust cap, and wipe dirt off of fitting with a clean cloth so it is not introduced into the system.Bleeding can be accomplished wheels on, but involves a lot of crawling under the vehicle.Of course, the bleed fitting will be tougher to spot and get a 10 mm box end wrench on it. But It is a lot of work to jack up four wheels.

The last time I did a 2015 CRV brake bleed, I used the 2 person method. NEVER AGAIN. Too slow and cumbersome. I just did the 1-person method and it was a peice of cake. Pushed 2 QUARTS of Dot 3 thru my just-purchased 2013 CRV brake system until it was clear because I don't think it was ever done. 3 tips: 1)Put some used fluid you removed from the master cylinder into the bottle and submerge the end of the tube into it. 2)Open the valves NOT MORE than a 1/4 turn and pump the brake pedal gently and stop before the pedal bottoms out. (The less you open the valve, the longer it will take to pump the brake pedal.) 3)When done, the brake should feel overly firm before starting the car, but after starting, the pedal will sink to the floor. Gently pump up the pedal a few times before putting into gear.

Great video!Does your CRV have ABS? did you deactivate ABS before doing the fluid change? Some says it might bring the ABS check light after if it is not deactivated before doing the fluid change. Thanks

I ended up using the Honda OEM brake fluid. According to the owner's manual, that's what it said. idk just for my safe of mind

very good video

Do u know the bleeding sequence of crv 17. Thanks nice video

Nice video :-). Thank you. Could you tell us why you begin with the front left brake and not with the rear right as usual on other cars?

*When taking off the cap from the master cylinder, how can we tell if the fluid is fine or if it has degraded to where its boiling point has been lowered to that of water?* We have a 2016 Honda CRV AWD. I've never changed the brake fluid. Is it possible that in these 6 years, the fluid has degraded to where now, it's "boiling" point is lower, which, I assume, COULD cause pressure to build up, causing the calipers to squeeze the pad and cause rotor heat buildup while normal driving? Should I perhaps do a flush? Also, about how much fluid does the entire system take?

What is the quantity of brake fluid required to do the brake bleed/flush on a Honda? I'm also considering doing the same - one person on my Honda which is 3 yrs old with 34,000kms. I plan to use Bosch DOT3 Plus for the purpose.

Would you advice for a brake fluid change vs a fluid flush when copper leaves are beyond 300? I got a 2011 CRV

I would have the drain bottle elevated so brake fluid goes up first from the bleed screw then into bottle

How would you test to make sure there is not air bubbles after the bleeding is completed?

Should you put the cap back on after topping up and prior to pumping the brakes?

You don’t bleed them brakes like regular brakes, are used to pump the pedal release the nipple tighten it, then pump the pedal release tighten pump and someone, do these Hondas have a one-way valve

Question. How about the bubbles? Fo you need to eliminate all the air from brake lines?

hi tim, I'm trying to flush my honda crv. But. I'm trying to press my brake pedal is hard. Is the fluid clogged on?

What size wrench did you use to bleed the breaks?

What the total quartz have been used for the whole job?

is car in neutral or in park?

Hey bro when you pause to check that the reservoir is not low do you leave the pedal pressed in and hold it with like a piece of wood or something.? Or do you let the pedal make his way back up ? I want to do it the right way.I hope you can help.Thank you

What is the pipeline side?

Great video.Question: Why you did not use Honda brake fluid as specified? How's non Honda brake fluid performs so far?

Just to be sure, when using the two man method (my best friend), the tube needs to be nice and snug but you don't need to submerge, you can simply empty into a pail ? And because the tube is super snug you can still pump the pedal up and down without opening and closing the bleeder? Even though it's not submerged?

When said the order did you mean front passenger, front driver, back driver back passenger?

Great Video, One question, how many liters of brake fluid do we need?? or otherwise how many liters is the brake fluid container in your vid. Cheers

Would this procedure work on a 2010? Arent you introducing air into the system by open valve first then pumping?

Even though strongly recommends you use their fluids, but you can use Prestone’s right? It’s the same for the coolant too right? I think the only Honda OEM fluid you must use is transmission, right?

I did this yesterday. The rear bleeder valves were a bit more loose and introduced air into the system. My rear left (drivers side) had tiny air bubbles and ran out of fluid before I could do any more. My brake pedal feels a tad squishy similar to how it felt prior to the flush. What do you recommend?

So you start on the passenger side or driver side

Is jacking up the car and removing the wheel necessary?

Take note. No corrosion on the caliper bracket. Southern or southwest car. No hill Billy accent so most likely southwest

do you really have to take the wheel off AND jack the car to bleed the fluid. I'm relatively skinny hoping I can squeeze underneath

watching this video in 2020 when the rubber covers of the bleeders are long gone, and road salt has rusted the underbelly....the bleeder is definitely seized

Thanks for the video Tim. Great DIY. I have a question though. I thought you're not supposed to release the brake pedal while the bleeder screw is open? I thought that another person is supposed to depress the brake pedal while you open the bleeder screw and this will make the brake pedal go down. And you're supposed to close the bleeder screw before the other person releases the brake pedal. I like your way because it doesn't require another person. Thanks!

Every when or howmany miles do whe need to do that?

What size wrench needed for the bleeder valve

why didn't you use honda brake fluid? It says in the manual that's the one you're supposed to use

how big is the clear tube?

did you have the cap off for the whole job ?

Well, after watching this video, I am again amazed at just how easy Hondas are to perform maintenance. I remember my old cars being a lot more of a pain to do a fluid flush. For one thing, after changing the fluid, we'd still have to go around to each port and make sure that there was no air bubble in it by pushing through a bit more fluid. Thanks for this.

Download manual for torque CRV 2012 ?

As a certified auto tech this is just hilarious to watch, hehehe.... All of our prep education tests that we do just tells us that Honda is no different from than any other vehicle, I have depressed the brake pedal several times and customers have never had any issues with their Honda if we ever had to do a brake fluid flush this way it would cost shops tons of money and wasted time there was air bubbles in your vid shooting back in the bleeder, and to maximize the fluid flush the vehicle has to be in idling position the brake master cylinder will never be broken down if you depress the brake pedal all the way don't worry there will never be a blown seal and the right way for all vehicles is to begin as you mentioned in the beginning of the vid Honda isn't a AMG nor M hehehehehe real funny were you basically need to plug in to the OBD to reset the brake system Honda is just another vehicle on the road. When you bleed brakes with a bottle the safest way is to bring another person with you to depress the pedal so that the reservoir won't go empty that is dangerous for the seal in the brake master cylinder. Next time wipe of debris with a clean cloth or paper towel to make sure that nothing goes in to the bleeder and use a tray on the bottom so that the floor don't get filthy. Pump the pedal Maximum 10 times and then depress before you open the bleeder that way you will maximize the bleeding of brake fluid don't forget to check the reservoir. Hope this helps for amateurs.... :)